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Obesity Prevention in Older Adults
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Obesity Prevention in Older Adults

Stella Lucia Volpe, Deeptha Sukumar and Brandy-Joe Milliron
Current obesity reports, v 5(2), pp 166-175
Jun 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-016-0213-z
PMID: 27107762
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Abstract

Age Factors Aged Aging Diet Exercise Geriatric Assessment Health Services for the Aged Humans Muscle, Skeletal - metabolism Nutrition Surveys Nutritional Status Obesity - complications Obesity - epidemiology Obesity - prevention & control Prevalence Primary Prevention - methods Risk Factors Sarcopenia - complications Sarcopenia - epidemiology Sarcopenia - prevention & control Sex Factors Socioeconomic Factors
The number of older adults living in the USA, 65 years of age and older, has been steadily increasing. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007-2010, indicate that more than one-third of older adults, 65 years of age and older, were obese. With the increased rate of obesity in older adults, the purpose of this paper is to present research on different methods to prevent or manage obesity in older adults, namely dietary interventions, physical activity interventions, and a combination of dietary and physical activity interventions. In addition, research on community assistance programs in the prevention of obesity with aging will be discussed. Finally, data on federal programs for older adults will also be presented.

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#3 Good Health and Well-Being
#5 Gender Equality
#2 Zero Hunger

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