Citation
Batsis, John A.; Mackenzie, Todd A.; Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco; & Bartels, Stephen J. (2016). Normal-Weight Obesity and Disability in Older Adults: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study 1999-2004. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 64(6), 1367-1368.Abstract
Current body mass index (BMI) strata misrepresent the accuracy of true adiposity in older adults. Sensitivity of BMI in diagnosing obesity drops with age, approaching 30% in individuals aged 80 and older. A subset of individuals was previously identified that would be overlooked in clinical practice as being at low risk who had a normal BMI and high percentage ofbody fat (normal-weight obesity (NWO)). This group is at high risk of cardiometabolic risk and mortality. Although these factors can ultimately affect longevity and quality of life, functional status is often more important to adults as they age. The association between NWO and impairments, measured using self-reported measures of physical limitations, activities of daily living (ADLs), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), was examined.
URL
https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.14157Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2016Journal Title
Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyAuthor(s)
Batsis, John A.Mackenzie, Todd A.
Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco
Bartels, Stephen J.