Quitting Smoking Boosts Weight By 21 Pounds

Yahoo News reports:

Former smokers may gain more than 20 pounds after they kick the habit, instead of the five to 15 pounds commonly cited, new research suggests.

But that's no reason not to quit, the study's authors added. It may be a reason to add weight-control to the mix after quitting, however.

"The (new) findings highlight the need to provide effective dietary and physical activity counseling along with smoking cessation programs," the study authors advised in the current issue of Health Services Research.

Heh.