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Benefit-to-Risk Balance of Weight Loss Interventions in Older Adults with Obesity
Abstract
Obesity in the older adult is a burgeoning health epidemic that leads to increased morbidity, disability, and institutionalization. This review presents a brief overview of geriatric-specific consequences of obesity by highlighting the risks and benefits of intentional weight loss. Intentional weight loss reduces the extent of adiposity-related illnesses, yet the approach in older adults is fraught with challenges. Interventions combining...
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Title
Benefit-to-Risk Balance of Weight Loss Interventions in Older Adults with Obesity
Published Date
Nov 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
19
Issue
11
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