Just cutting down your calorific intake is not enough to trigger significant weight loss .
This is the finding a new study undertaken by scientists at Oregon Health and Science University.
Given the obesity epidemic that in endemic in the USA and the UK, individuals are often advised to lower the number of calories they eat daily. This recent research highlights that purely dieting is not going to cause considerable weight loss .
Diet must be combined with exercise to achieve significant weight loss.
In terms of exercise, it is essential to undertake moderate physical activity for at least 25 minutes a day.