Fat Mass Loss Predicts Gain in Physical Function With Intentional Weight Loss in Older Adults | Zendy

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Fat Mass Loss Predicts Gain in Physical Function With Intentional Weight Loss in Older Adults

Author(s) -

Kristen M. Beavers,

Michael E. Miller,

W. Jack Rejeski,

Barbara Nicklas,

Stephen B. Kritchevsky

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

the journals of gerontology series a

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134

H-Index - 189

eISSN - 1758-535X

pISSN - 1079-5006

DOI - 10.1093/gerona/gls092

Subject(s) - weight loss , lean body mass , overweight , fat mass , medicine , preferred walking speed , obesity , body mass index , physical therapy , psychology , body weight

Clinical recommendation of weight loss (WL) in older adults remains controversial, partially due to concerns regarding lean mass loss and potential loss of physical function. The purpose of this study is to determine the independent associations between changes in fat and lean mass and changes in physical function in older, overweight, and obese adults undergoing intentional WL.

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