Independent and Combined Effects of Physical Activity and Weight Loss on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Older Adults

Objectives To determine the independent effect of long‐term physical activity ( PA ) and the combined effects of long‐term PA and weight loss ( WL ) on inflammation in overweight and obese older adults. Design Eighteen‐month randomized, controlled trial. Setting The community infrastructure of cooperative extension centers. Participants Overweight and obese (body mass index >28.0 kg/m 2 ) community‐dwelling men and women aged 60 to 79 at risk...