Is a lower respiratory exchange ratio before weight loss associated with greater weight regain in obese adults?

Respiratory Exchange Ratio1 min readUpdated June 4, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that in people with obesity, a lower respiratory exchange ratio measured at rest while eating normally before weight loss is linked to gaining more weight back afterward — but this connection depends on how many total calories the body burns each day...

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June 4, 2026·Last updated June 4, 2026
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