Several markers ofinflammation, including CRP, IL-6, IL-18, TNF-?? andTNF-?? receptors, are reduced after weight loss achievedthrough short-term intense dietary restriction,53,88???91Nicklas et al1200JAMC ??? 26 AVR. 2005; 172 (9)Fig. 1: Reported behavioural factors associated with chronicsubclinical inflammation, and diseases and adverse healthconditions for which inflammation is a risk factor. ?