title: Obesity in Older Adults.
abstract: The percentage of older obese adults is on the rise. Many clinicians underestimate the health consequences of obesity in the elderly, citing scarce evidence and concerns that weight loss might be detrimental to the health of older adults. Although overweight and obese elders are not at the same risk for morbidity and mortality as younger individuals, quality of life and function are adversely impacted. Weight loss plans in the elderly should include aerobic activities as well as balance and resistance activities to maintain optimal physical function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, National Capital Consortium Family Medicine Residency, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 9300 Dewitt Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, USA. Electronic address: virginia.b.kalish.civ@mail.mil.
authors.forename: Virginia B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Kalish
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015438:Health Behavior; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D050177:Overweight / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life
keywords: Elderly; Mortality; Obesity; Older adults; Physical function; Weight loss