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| The relationship between obesity, physical activity, and physical function in older adults | | Author(s) | Deborah Riebe, Bryan J Blissmer, Mary L Greaney |
| Journal title | Journal of Aging and Health, vol 21, no 8, December 2009 |
| Pages | pp 1159-1178 |
| Source | http://www.sagepublications.com |
| Keywords | Obesity ; Weight ; Exercise ; Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Inactivity ; Physical disabilities ; Correlation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | The relationship between overweight and obesity, age, and gender with physical activity and physical function in community-dwelling older men and women was investigated. Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyse differences between normal weight, overweight, and obese in 821 adults aged 60+. Subjects were participants in the Study of Exercise and Nutrition in Older Rhode Islanders (SENIOR) project. Obesity but not overweight was associated with lower levels of physical activity and physical function. Within body mass index (BMI) groups, individuals who were physically active were less likely to have abnormal physical function scores compared to those who were sedentary. Compared to men, obese women had lower physical function scores, placing them at higher risk for future disability. Ageing was associated with lower levels of physical activity and physical function. The study illustrates the importance of avoiding obesity and participating in regular physical activity to prevent or slow down the loss of functioning in older age. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100929014 A |
| Classmark | CSA: 4X6: CEA: C4: CA: C5: BN: 49: 7T |
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