Weight Loss through Lifestyle Intervention Improves Mobility in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The high prevalence of overweight or obesity in older adults is a public health concern because obesity affects health, including the risk of mobility disability.

Research design and methods

The Mobility and Vitality Lifestyle Program, delivered by community health workers (CHWs), enrolled 303 community-dwelling adults to assess the impact of a 32-session behavioral weight management intervention. Participants completed the program at 26 sites led by 22 CHWs. Participation was limited to people aged 60-75 who had a body mass index (BMI) of 27-45 kg/m2. The primary outcome was the performance on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) over 12 months.

Results

Participants were aged 67.7 (SD 4.1) and mostly female (87%); 22.7% were racial

SUBMITTER: Albert SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9653001 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature