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But how true is that for weight loss specifically?

Sure the food that's phrased as 'unhealthy' might not be what's best for you, but we shouldn't spread falsehoods.

https://www.npr.org/2010/11/12/131286626/professor-s-weight-...

That professor is stupid. Obviously he lost weight, it's thermodynamics. Energy in, energy out, or whatever. But he is no doubt less healthy after the experiment and probably more susceptible to things like diabetes.

This thread all started as a result of talking about weight loss, not health. Also, you're ignoring all of the health improvements weight loss brings even without any other change in behavior (diet, exercise, sleep).

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