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Review
. 2016 Mar;43(1):137-44, ix.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.10.002.

Obesity in Older Adults

Virginia B Kalish  1
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Review

Obesity in Older Adults

Virginia B Kalish. Prim Care. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

The percentage of older obese adults is on the rise. Many clinicians underestimate the health consequences of obesity in the elderly, citing scarce evidence and concerns that weight loss might be detrimental to the health of older adults. Although overweight and obese elders are not at the same risk for morbidity and mortality as younger individuals, quality of life and function are adversely impacted. Weight loss plans in the elderly should include aerobic activities as well as balance and resistance activities to maintain optimal physical function.

Keywords: Elderly; Mortality; Obesity; Older adults; Physical function; Weight loss.

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