Effectiveness of weight loss interventions for obese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The consequences of obesity among older adults are significant, yet few obesity interventions target this group. Unfamiliarity with weight loss intervention effectiveness and concerns that weight loss negatively affects older adults may be inhibiting targeting this group. This paper reviews the evidence on intentional weight loss and effective weight loss interventions for obese older adults to help dispel concerns and guide health promotion practice.

Data source

PubMed articles.

Study inclusion and exclusion criteria

Randomized controlled trials examining behavioral and pharmaceutical weight loss strategies with 1-year follow-up targeting obese (body mass index ≥ 30) older adults (mean age ≥ 60 years), and studies with quasi-experimental designs examining s

SUBMITTER: Felix HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3539224 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature