Obesity in the Older Adult: Special Issue

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Batsis, John A. (2019). Obesity in the Older Adult: Special Issue. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 38(1), 1-5. PMCID: PMC6903777

Abstract

Adiposity is associated with adverse effects across the lifespan, including an increased risk of morbidity, mortality (1), diminished quality of life (2), and physical function (3). Recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data highlight that high rates of obesity extend into older adulthood (4). Few high-quality trials exist in high-risk, older adult populations with obesity (5). With our changing demographics, gaining an understanding of the elements that could alter the trajectories in persons with obesity such as early life-course factors or underlying inflammatory mediators could promote novel and specific intervention strategies.

URL

https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2018.1564197

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2019

Journal Title

Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Author(s)

Batsis, John A.

Article Type

Editorial

PMCID

PMC6903777

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Batsis - 0000-0002-0845-4416