AWM: Weight Management Interventions Provided by Dietitians for Older Adults (2021)
Author and Year:
Villareal D, Aguirre L, et al, 2017
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Aerobic or resistance exercise, or both, in dieting obese older dults.
Authors:
Villareal D, Aguirre L, Gurney A, Waters D, Sinacore D, Colombo E, Armamento-Villareal R, Qualls C
Journal:
New England Journal of Medicine
Year of publication:
2017
Volume:
376
Issue:
20
Page numbers:
1943-1955
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Persons 65 years of age or older, were obese (body-mass index >/= 30km/g2), were sedentary (regular exercise <1 hour per week), and had a stable body weight (loss or gain of no greater than 2 kg) and stable medication use for 6 months before enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
Severe cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., recent myocardial infarction or unstable angina), musculoskeletal or neuromuscular impairments that precluded exercise training, or cognitive impairments or who used drugs that affect bone metabolism.
Research Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of several exercise modes in reversing frailty and preventing reduction in muscle and bone mass induced by weight loss
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
USA
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
National Institutes of Health; LITOE ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01065636