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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Weight loss in older persons |
Author: | Chapman, I. |
Citation: | Medical Clinics of North America, 2011; 95(3):579-593 |
Publisher: | W B Saunders Co |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 0025-7125 1557-9859 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Ian M. Chapman |
Abstract: | Weight loss is common in older people. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, particularly when unintentional, excessive (>5% body weight), or associated with low body weight (body mass index <22 kg/m(2)). It is often unrecognized, the associated adverse effects not appreciated, and underlying causes not addressed. Intentional weight loss by overweight older people is probably appropriate only when functional problems have resulted from the excess weight. It is important to include, wherever possible, exercise in weight-loss measures to preserve skeletal muscle mass. |
Keywords: | Weight loss Anorexia Aging Under nutrition |
Rights: | Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.mcna.2011.02.004 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2011.02.004 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Medicine publications |
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