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Benefit-to-Risk Balance of Weight Loss Interventions in Older Adults with Obesity
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2019 November
Source: Curr Diab Rep. 19(11):114
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Alternative Title:Curr Diab Rep
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Description:Purpose of review
Obesity in the older adult is a burgeoning health epidemic that leads to increased morbidity, disability and institutionalization. This review presents a brief overview of geriatric-specific consequences of obesity by highlighting the risks and benefits of intentional weight loss.
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Intentional weight loss reduces the extent of adiposity-related illnesses yet the approach in older adults is fraught with challenges. Interventions combining caloric restriction and physical exercise (aerobic and resistance), maximize fat loss and minimize loss of muscle and bone. Interventions are also effective at improving physical function, reducing medication burden, and improving symptomatic osteoarthritis in this population. Approaches can mitigate the risks of isolated caloric restriction on muscle and bone in a safe and effective manner.
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Effective weight loss strategies should be considered in older adults. While there are potential risks, practical clinical approaches can minimize the potential harms while maximizing their benefits.
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Pubmed ID:31686230
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6986769
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