Jensen G L, Rogers J
Division of Gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
J Am Diet Assoc. 1998 Nov;98(11):1308-11. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8223(98)00293-4.
The prevalence of obesity among older persons is growing. This trend has adverse medical, functional, psychosocial, and health care resource consequences. Many obese older persons were obese middle-aged adults. A sedentary lifestyle may be the dominant contributing factor. Intervention should focus on moderate weight reduction through the modification of diet, exercise, and behavior. Improvements in health and quality of life can be achieved with moderate weight reduction. Strategies tailored to the older population will facilitate successful interventions. Dietitians must be key participants in the effort to raise awareness of obesity as a serious health concern for older persons. The focus must be on achieving a more healthful weight.
老年人肥胖的患病率正在上升。这一趋势会对医疗、功能、心理社会以及医疗保健资源产生不利影响。许多肥胖的老年人在中年时就是肥胖者。久坐不动的生活方式可能是主要的促成因素。干预措施应侧重于通过改变饮食、运动和行为来适度减轻体重。适度减轻体重可以改善健康状况和生活质量。针对老年人群体量身定制的策略将有助于成功干预。营养师必须成为提高对肥胖作为老年人严重健康问题认识的努力中的关键参与者。重点必须放在实现更健康的体重上。
