The journal of nutrition, health & aging
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J Nutr Health Aging · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialImproved nutrient intake in older obese adults undergoing a structured diet and exercise intentional weight loss program.
Physicians are often reluctant to advise older obese patients to lose weight for fear of compromised nutrition and excessive loss of muscle mass and strength, all of which may lead to a loss of independence and accelerate disability. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine nutrient intake in older obese adults undergoing a weight loss intervention. ⋯ A nutrition intervention to promote weight loss in older obese adults was achieved using PMR as a primary strategy. Diet quality was improved for WL vs. WS in using the nutrient fortified product, even with a reduction in total energy intake.