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Obesity and aging.

C M Kotz1, C J Billington, A S Levine

  • 1Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Obesity in older adults increases health risks, influencing mortality and morbidity. This review examines obesity

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Obesity Research
  • Metabolic Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a growing concern in the elderly population.
  • Body-fat distribution significantly impacts health outcomes in aging individuals.
  • Understanding the interplay between obesity and aging is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on obesity in the elderly.
  • To analyze the relationship between body-fat distribution, morbidity, and mortality.
  • To explore treatment options and neuroregulatory factors in aging-related obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on obesity and aging.
  • Analysis of data concerning body-fat distribution and health risks.
  • Synthesis of information on treatment modalities and neuroregulation.

Main Results:

  • Obesity prevalence in the elderly is significant.
  • Body-fat distribution is a key factor in morbidity and mortality.
  • Neuroregulation of feeding and energy expenditure presents recent research findings.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity management in the elderly requires tailored approaches.
  • Further research into neuroregulation can inform interventions.
  • Addressing obesity is vital for healthy aging and longevity.

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