Background It is well known that obesity is associated with a great number of health problems, and weight loss could improve such complications. It is also known, however, that some effects of weight loss including loss of muscle mass and bone density can have negative side effects, especially for the older population. Only about 20% […]
Effects of 4 Weight-loss Diets Differing in Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate on Fat Mass, Lean Mass, Visceral Adipose Tissue, and Hepatic Fat: Results from the Pounds Lost Trial
January 11, 2013 by ·
Background The problem is that there are currently many fad diets and diet supplements that claim to change total body weight and waist circumference. However, the aim of any weight loss attempt is the reduction of fat mass rather than lean mass. The standard measurement for overall body weight change gives total mass lost with […]
Weight Loss in Obese Older Adults by the Combination if Exercise and Diet
January 10, 2013 by ·
Background Obesity has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, and has become a clear issue in our society today. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) above 30 kg/m2. In adults 65 years and older, 20% of the population is currently obese. This can lead to many complications in combination with […]