In fact, studies have shown that dieting often doesn't work — and diets may have the reverse effect, with dieters gaining back more weight than before they started.

事实上研究显示经常节食会事得其反，会使减肥者前功后弃。

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In addition, many girls and sometimes boys go on diets to lose weight, but stop dieting after a short time.

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