Effects of Changes in Regional Body Composition on Physical Function in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Obesity exacerbates age-related physical disability; however, observational studies show that any weight loss in old age is associated with greater risk of mortality. Conversely, randomized controlled trials in older adults show that weight loss is beneficial. The discrepancy may be due to weight loss intention and differential changes to regional body composition. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the independent role of regional body composition remodeling in improving physical function.

Design

Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Setting

Community based research center.

Participants

Thirty-six community dwelling, overweight to moderately obese (BMI 28.0-39.9 kg/m2) older adults (age 70.6±6.1 yrs).

Intervention

Physical ac

SUBMITTER: Santanasto AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8889927 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature