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JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
卷 13, 期 9, 页码 827-832出版社
SPRINGER FRANCE
DOI: 10.1007/s12603-009-0220-9
关键词
Older adults; BMI; waist circumference; comorbidities; physical function
资金
- Georgia Division of Aging Services
- 12 Georgia Area Agencies on Aging
- Department of Foods and Nutrition
- University of Georgia [GEO 00576, GEO 00575]
This study characterized the relationship of body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference (WC) with the prevalence of selected comorbidities among older adults receiving nutrition and wellness services from Georgia's Older Americans Act programs at senior centers. Participants were a convenience sample (N = 759, mean age = 75 years, 81% female, 63% white, 36% black). Correction factors were applied to measured WC and to measured and self-reported height and weight. The prevalence of several comorbidities showed striking relationships with WC and BMI, independent of age, gender, and race. The health burden of overweight/obesity is very high in these older adults creating an urgent need for evidence-based nutrition, physical activity programs, and therapeutic lifestyle counseling to prevent and manage weight-related comorbidities.
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