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Is it safe for an obese person to fast as a way of losing weight?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

No: fasting is not a safe way to lose weight. Eating less and being more active is the preferred way to take the weight off.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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