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Nielson CM, Marshall LM, Adams AL, LeBlanc ES, Cawthon PM, Ensrud K, Stefanick ML, Barrett-Connor E, Orwoll ES. BMI and fracture risk in older men: the osteoporotic fractures in men study (MrOS). J Bone Miner Res 2011; 26:496-502. [PMID: 20814955 PMCID: PMC3179296 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2010] [Revised: 07/29/2010] [Accepted: 08/24/2010] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Low body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for fracture, but little is known about the association between high BMI and fracture risk. We evaluated the association between BMI and fracture in the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study (MrOS), a cohort of 5995 US men 65 years of age and older. Standardized measures included weight, height, and hip bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA); medical history; lifestyle; and physical performance. Only 6 men (0.1%) were underweight (<18.5 kg/m(2)); therefore, men in this category were excluded. Also, 27% of men had normal BMI (18.5 to 24.9 kg/m(2)), 52% were overweight (25 to 29.9 kg/m(2)), 18% were obese I (30 to 34.9 kg/m(2)), and 3% were obese II (35 to 39.9 kg/m(2)). Overall, nonspine fracture incidence was 16.1 per 1000 person-years, and hip fracture incidence was 3.1 per 1000 person-years. In age-, race-, and BMD-adjusted models, compared with normal weight, the hazard ratio (HR) for nonspine fracture was 1.04 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.87-1.25] for overweight, 1.29 (95% CI 1.00-1.67) for obese I, and 1.94 (95% CI 1.25-3.02) for obese II. Associations were weaker and not statistically significant after adjustment for mobility limitations and walking pace (HR = 1.02, 95% CI 0.84-1.23, for overweight; HR = 1.12, 95% CI 0.86-1.46, for obese I, and HR = 1.44, 95% CI 0.90-2.28, for obese II). Obesity is common among older men, and when BMD is held constant, it is associated with an increased risk of fracture. This association is at least partially explained by worse physical function in obese men.
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- Carrie M Nielson
- School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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Shin H, Panton LB, Dutton GR, Ilich JZ. Relationship of Physical Performance with Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Individuals over 60 Years of Age: A Systematic Review. J Aging Res 2011; 2011:191896. [PMID: 21318048 PMCID: PMC3034959 DOI: 10.4061/2011/191896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2010] [Accepted: 12/14/2010] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review was to examine the relationship between physical performance and body composition measurements, including fat/muscle mass and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals ≥60 years of age. Various measurements used to assess body composition, BMD, and physical performance (PP) were discussed as well. Medline/PubMed, CINAHL, and SCIE were used to identify articles. After limiting the search for age and kind of physical performance measures, 33 articles were evaluated. Higher fat mass was associated with poorer physical performance while higher muscle mass was a predictor of better physical performance, especially in the lower extremities. Additionally, evidence showed that higher muscle fat infiltration was a determinant of poorer physical performance. BMD was shown to be a good predictor of physical performance although the relationship was stronger in women than in men. Developing standardized methods for PP measurements could help in further investigation and conclusions of its relationship with body composition.
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- Hyehyung Shin
- Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493, USA
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- Department of Medical Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Medicine Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493, USA
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Chen YM, Chen HH, Hsieh CW, Hsieh TY, Lan JL, Chen DY. A close association of body cell mass loss with disease activity and disability in Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2011; 66:1217-22. [PMID: 21876977 PMCID: PMC3148467 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322011000700016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2011] [Accepted: 04/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association of body cell mass loss with disease activity and disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients. INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid cachexia, defined as the loss of body cell mass, is important but under-recognized and contributes to morbidity and mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS One hundred forty-nine rheumatoid arthritis patients and 53 healthy, non-rheumatoid arthritis control subjects underwent anthropometric measurements of body mass index and waist and hip circumferences. Bioelectrical impedance analysis was used to determine the subjects' body compositions, including fat mass, skeletal lean mass, and body cell mass. The disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis was assessed using C-reactive protein serum, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the 28-joint disease activity score, while disability was evaluated using a health assessment questionnaire. RESULTS Rheumatoid arthritis patients had lower waist-to-hip ratio (0.86 ± 0.07 vs. 0.95 ± 0.06; p<0.001) and lower skeletal lean mass indexes (14.44 ± 1.52 vs. 15.18 ± 1.35; p = 0.002) than those in the healthy control group. Compared with rheumatoid arthritis patients with higher body cell masses, those with body cell masses lower than median had higher erythrocyte sedimentation rates (40.10 ± 27.33 vs. 25.09 ± 14.85; p<0.001), higher disease activity scores (5.36 ± 3.79 vs. 4.23 ± 1.21; p = 0.022) and greater disability as measured by health assessment questionnaire scores (1.26 ± 0.79 vs. 0.87 ± 0.79; p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS The loss of body cell mass is associated with higher disease activity and greater disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Body composition determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis can provide valuable information for a rheumatologist to more rapidly recognize rheumatoid cachexia in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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- Yi-Ming Chen
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung City, Taiwan.
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Our population is ageing, and obesity is increasing in the elderly bringing massive and rapidly changing burdens of ill health related to increased body weights and fat as well as the main drivers of poor diet and inactivity. Overweight and obesity, and a static body mass index (BMI) commonly conceal sarcopenia (gain in body fat but loss of muscle mass and functional capacity) in older people, aggravated by inactivity. A systematic computerized literature search using an iterative manipulation process of the keywords: obesity, elderly, weight loss. The following databases were accessed on 20 October 2010: Medline, Cochrane Collaboration, Ovid and Scholar Google. A large number of clinical consequences of overweight and obesity are particularly problematic for elderly individuals, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, arthritis, urinary incontinence and depression. The observation that the BMI value associated with the lowest relative mortality is slightly higher in older than in younger adults has often been misinterpreted that obesity is not as harmful in the elderly. BMI may be a less appropriate index in the elderly. All the medical consequences of obesity are multi-factorial but all are alleviated by modest, achievable weight loss (5-10 kg) with an evidence-based maintenance strategy. Since sarcopenic obesity is common in the elderly, a combination of exercise and modest calorie restriction appears to be the optimal method of reducing fat mass and preserving muscle mass. Reduction in polypharmacy is a valuable target for weight management. Age is not an obstacle to weight management interventions using moderate calorie restriction and exercise, and the currently licensed drug orlistat appears to have no age-related hazards. Overall balance of clinical outcomes has not been evaluated. In older people the risks from bariatric surgery outweigh benefits. Obesity, and specifically sarcopenic obesity, should also be prevented not only from younger age, but also during major life transitions including retirement, to improve better health outcomes and quality of life in later years, with a focus on those in 'obese families', where the main increases in obesity are located. Randomized controlled trials to determine health benefits and risks from long-term weight management in obese elderly are necessary.
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- T S Han
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust, Chertsey, Surrey, UK
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Sonati JG, Modeneze DM, Vilarta R, Maciel ÉS, Boccaletto EM, da Silva CC. Body composition and quality of life (QoL) of the elderly offered by the “University Third Age” (UTA) in Brazil. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2011; 52:e31-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2010.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2009] [Revised: 04/08/2010] [Accepted: 04/10/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The prevalence of obesity is high in older persons and recent trends show a rapid increase in this prevalence. Results from observational and intervention studies (i.e. weight loss studies) show the strong negative impact of obesity on functional status in old age. There are different potential pathways through which obesity may lead to functional decline in older persons. Furthermore, the presence of overweight and obesity during the life course and trends in medical care are likely to influence the impact of obesity on disability. The concepts sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass) and dynapenia (age-related loss of muscle strength) receive a lot of research attention as potential determinants of functional decline in old age. There is no consensus on the definitions of these concepts. Recent studies conducted in large cohort studies of mainly community-dwelling older persons show that poor muscle strength is strongly associated with functional decline compared to low muscle mass. In several studies, no association between muscle mass and functional status was observed. Current research on the combination of obesity with poor muscle strength (dynapenic-obesity) suggests a potential additive effect of both components on poor functional status in old age which seems independent of the level of physical activity.
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Bouchard DR, Héroux M, Janssen I. Association Between Muscle Mass, Leg Strength, and Fat Mass With Physical Function in Older Adults: Influence of Age and Sex. J Aging Health 2010; 23:313-28. [DOI: 10.1177/0898264310388562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Objective: The purposes of this study were to determine the relationship between muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle quality, and fat mass with a composite measure of physical function in older adults, and to determine whether these relations differed by age and sex. Method: Participants consisted of 1280 adults aged ≥ 55 yr from the NHANES study. Reduced rank regression was used to identify patterns of muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle quality, and fat mass related to physical function. Results: A single relevant pattern emerged that included leg strength and fat mass as predictors of the 7 physical function variables. The leg strength loading was significantly greater than the fat mass loading in men and women aged 55-64 and ≥75, and differed between sexes. Conclusion: Leg strength and fat mass best predict physical function in older adults and the relative importance varies according to age and sex.
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- Danielle R. Bouchard
- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada,
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Department of Community Health Epidemiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Wang X, You T, Yang R, Lyles MF, Demons J, Gong DW, Nicklas BJ. Muscle strength is associated with adipose tissue gene expression of inflammatory adipokines in postmenopausal women. Age Ageing 2010; 39:656-9. [PMID: 20233733 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afq024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Xuewen Wang
- Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8031, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia refers to the loss of skeletal muscle mass with aging. It is believed to be associated with functional impairment and physical disability. OBJECTIVE The purposes of this study were: (1) to compare the physical activity, muscle strength (force-generating capacity), cardiopulmonary fitness, and physical disability in community-dwelling elderly people with sarcopenia, borderline sarcopenia, and normal skeletal muscle mass in Taiwan and (2) to test the hypothesis that sarcopenia is associated with physical disability and examine whether the association is mediated by decreased muscle strength or cardiopulmonary fitness. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional investigation. METHODS Two hundred seventy-five community-dwelling elderly people (148 men, 127 women) aged > or =65 years participated in the study. The participants were recruited from communities in the district of Zhongzheng, Taipei. Predicted skeletal muscle mass was estimated using a bioelectrical impedance analysis equation. The skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) was calculated by dividing skeletal muscle mass by height squared. Physical disability was assessed using the Groningen Activity Restriction Scale. Physical activity was assessed using a 7-day recall physical activity questionnaire. Cardiopulmonary fitness was assessed using a 3-minute step test, and grip strength was measured to represent muscle strength. RESULTS Cardiopulmonary fitness was significantly lower in elderly people with sarcopenia than in those with normal SMIs. Grip strength and daily energy expenditure (kcal/kg/day) were not significantly different between the participants with sarcopenia and those with normal SMIs. The odds ratio for physical disability between the participants with sarcopenia and those with normal SMIs was 3.03 (95% confidence interval=1.21-7.61). The odds ratio decreased and the significant difference diminished after controlling for cardiopulmonary fitness. LIMITATIONS A causal relationship between sarcopenia and physical activity, cardiopulmonary fitness, and physical disability cannot be established because of the cross-sectional nature of study design. CONCLUSIONS Sarcopenia was associated with physical disability in elderly men. The association between sarcopenia and physical disability was mediated to a large extent by decreased cardiopulmonary fitness.
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Kaiser R, Winning K, Uter W, Volkert D, Lesser S, Stehle P, Kaiser MJ, Sieber CC, Bauer JM. Functionality and Mortality in Obese Nursing Home Residents: An Example of ‘Risk Factor Paradox’? J Am Med Dir Assoc 2010; 11:428-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2009.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2009] [Revised: 10/16/2009] [Accepted: 10/16/2009] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Castaneda-Sceppa C, Price LL, Noel SE, Bassett Midle J, Falcon LM, Tucker KL. Physical function and health status in aging Puerto Rican adults: the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. J Aging Health 2010; 22:653-72. [PMID: 20495158 DOI: 10.1177/0898264310366738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This article describes physical function in Puerto Rican older adults and examines associations between health status and physical function. It also assesses relationships between physical function and disability. METHOD This study uses a cross-sectional study of Puerto Ricans 45 to 75 years in Boston (N = 1,357). Measures included performance-based physical function (handgrip strength, walking speed, balance, chair stands, foot tapping), health conditions (obesity, diabetes, depressive symptomatology, history of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and arthritis), and self-reported disability (activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living). RESULTS Older women (60-75 years) had the poorest physical function. Poor physical function was associated with obesity, diabetes, depression, history of heart attack, stroke, and arthritis, after adjusting for age, sex, education, income, and lifestyle (p < .05). Physical function and disability were correlated (p < .01). DISCUSSION Health status among Puerto Ricans appears to contribute to poor physical function. Targeted interventions to improve strength, endurance, and balance are needed to combat physical frailty and its consequences in this population.
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Grammatopoulou E, Haniotou A, Douka A, Koutsouki D. Factors associated with BMI in Greek adults with asthma. J Asthma 2010; 47:276-80. [PMID: 20235834 DOI: 10.3109/02770900903584027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The association between asthma and obesity remains controversial and limited to a few studies. OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and clinical measures of asthma morbidity in Greek asthma patients. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study in 100 outpatients at the asthma department of the "Amalia Fleming" General Hospital in Athens, Greece, was conducted. Asthma diagnosis was confirmed by a specialist, according to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines. Participants were classified, with respect to BMI (kg/m(2)), in three groups: normal: <25.0, overweight: 25.0-29.9.0 and obese: > or = 30.0. Data were modeled through multiple logistic regression analysis for the association of overweight/obesity with the study variables: demographics, asthma severity, smoking, pulmonary function (forced expiratory volume in one second; FEV(1)), asthma control (Asthma Control Test; ACT), disability associated with dyspnea (Medical Research Council [MRC] breathlessness scale), and physical activity in leisure time. RESULTS Overweight/obesity was detected in 56 participants (56%). Multivariate regression analysis resulted in an excess risk of overweight/obesity for older participants (odds ratio [OR]: 1.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-2.64 for a 10-year increase in age). CONCLUSION Age seems to be highly associated with overweight/obesity in Greek adults with asthma who tend to maintain a similar body weight compared to the general population.
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- Eirini Grammatopoulou
- University of Athens, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Laboratory of Adapted Physical Activity/Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Athens, Greece.
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Raggi A, Brunani A, Sirtori A, Liuzzi A, Berselli ME, Villa V, Ceriani F, Leonardi M. Obesity-related disability: key factors identified by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Disabil Rehabil 2010; 32:2028-34. [PMID: 20441415 DOI: 10.3109/09638281003797372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify obese patients' disability features considering the level of body impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions in relation to environmental factors' effect. METHOD Adult obese inpatients (BMI > 35) were enrolled and were administered a set of 166 ICF categories. Count-based indexes were developed for each ICF component: correlations and regression on performance and capacity indexes were performed. RESULTS Fifty-one patients (62.7% females, mean age 38.1) entered in the study. Description of ICF-based disability components is reported. Capacity is better correlated with body functions (r = 0.619, P < 0.01) and body structures (r = 0.375, P < 0.01) than performance; on the contrary, environmental barriers are correlated better with performance (r = 0.531, P < 0.01) than with capacity. Impairments in body functions and environmental barriers are the best predictors of limitations both in capacity and in performance. CONCLUSIONS Through this multidisciplinary approach, supported by ICFs biopsychosocial model, we described functioning and disability in obese patients, highlighting the strong effect of body functions' impairments and the limited one of environmental factors. This approach can guide rehabilitation programmes, the promotion of positive health outcomes and the modification of patients' lifestyle, not only intended as an issue of barriers' elimination, but as the activation and maintenance of environmental facilitators.
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- Alberto Raggi
- Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit - Scientific Directorate, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, Italy
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Heim N, Snijder MB, Heymans MW, Deeg DJH, Seidell JC, Visser M. Exploring cut-off values for large waist circumference in older adults: a new methodological approach. J Nutr Health Aging 2010; 14:272-7. [PMID: 20305993 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-010-0060-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is an ongoing debate about the applicability of current criteria for large waist circumference (WC) in older adults. OBJECTIVES Our aim was to explore cut-off values for large WC in adults aged 70 years and older, using previously used and new methods. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS Data of 1049 participants of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) (1995-1996), aged 70-88y, were used. MEASUREMENTS Measured BMI and WC, and self-reported mobility limitations. RESULTS Linear regression analyses showed that the values of WC corresponding to BMI of 25kg/m2 and 30kg/m2 were higher than the current cut-offs. Cut-offs found in men were 97 and 110cm, whereas 88 and 98cm represented the cut-offs in women. Areas under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves showed that the accuracy to predict mobility limitations improved when the higher cut-offs were applied. Spline regression curves showed that the relationship of WC with mobility limitations was U-shaped in men, while in women, the risk for mobility limitations increased gradually with increasing WC. However, at the level of current cut-off values for WC the odds for mobility limitations were not increased. CONCLUSION Based on results of extensive analyses, this study suggests that the cut-offs for large WC should be higher when applied to older adults. The association of WC with other negative health outcomes needs to be investigated to establish the final cut-points.
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- N Heim
- Department of Health Sciences and EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Fredman L, Doros G, Cauley JA, Hillier TA, Hochberg MC. Caregiving, metabolic syndrome indicators, and 1-year decline in walking speed: results of Caregiver-SOF. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2010; 65:565-72. [PMID: 20351074 PMCID: PMC2854884 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glq025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background. Chronic stress may lead to health decline through metabolic syndrome. Thus, persons in stressful caregiving situations who also have more indicators of metabolic syndrome may experience more decline than other caregivers or noncaregivers. Methods. The sample included 921 women (338 caregivers and 583 noncaregivers) from the Caregiver-Study of Osteoporotic Fractures study. Participants had home-based baseline and 1-year follow-up interviews between 1999 and 2003. At baseline, caregivers were categorized as long term (³4 years) versus short term (<4 years), and caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease/dementia or not. A metabolic risk composite score was the sum of four indicators: body mass index ³30, and diagnosis or using medications for hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Walking speed (m/second) was measured at both interviews. Results. Walking speed declined for the total sample (adjusted mean = −0.005 m/second, ±0.16) over an average of 1.04 years (±0.16). Overall, caregiving was not associated with decline. Increasing metabolic risk score was associated with greater decline for the total sample and long-term and dementia caregivers, but not other caregivers or noncaregivers. Metabolic risk score modified the adjusted associations between years of caregiving and dementia caregiving with walking speed decline (p values for interaction terms were 0.039 and 0.057, respectively). The biggest declines were in long-term caregivers and dementia caregivers who also had 3–4 metabolic indicators (−0.10 m/second and −0.155 m/second, respectively). Conclusions. Walking speed declined the most among older women who had both stressful caregiving situations and more metabolic syndrome indicators, suggesting these caregiver subgroups may have increased risk of health decline.
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- Lisa Fredman
- Department of Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health. 715 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
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Nunes RR, Clemente ELDS, Pandini JA, Cobas RA, Dias VM, Sperandei S, Gomes MDB. [Reliability of the classification of nutritional status obtained through the BMI and three different methods of body fat percentage in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 53:360-7. [PMID: 19578599 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302009000300011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2008] [Accepted: 11/29/2008] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the reliability of classification of nutritional status (NS) obtained through the body mass index (BMI) and three different methods of body composition (BC) in individuals type 1 diabetics (T1D) and non-diabetic subjects. METHODS 84 patients with T1D and 37 controls were evaluated. Anthropometric data was collected to calculate BMI and assessment of BC was performed through the methods of skinfold thickness (SF), bipolar (BI) and tetrapolar (TT) bioelectrical impedance. The agreement between the scores of each method was determined by Kappa (K) coefficient. RESULTS Considering all the patients, only 48 (57.1%) presented classification of BMI that agreed with the SF method, 58 (69%) with the BI and 45 (53.5%) with the TT. The K results for individuals with T1D was DC = 0.261, BI = 0.320 and TT = 0.174. The controls had higher values (DC = 0.605, BI = 0.360 and TT = 0.400). However, all values were considered low. CONCLUSIONS The method of BMI showed little sensitivity to BC changes in patients with T1D. Appropriated methods for the assessment of BC should be used to classify the NS of this population.
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- Raquel Ramalho Nunes
- Departamento de Medicina, Disciplina de Diabetes e Metabologia, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro(Uerj), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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Choquette S, Bouchard DR, Doyon CY, Sénéchal M, Brochu M, Dionne IJ. Relative strength as a determinant of mobility in elders 67-84 years of age. a nuage study: nutrition as a determinant of successful aging. J Nutr Health Aging 2010; 14:190-5. [PMID: 20191251 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-010-0047-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This cross-sectional study proposes two relative strength indexes in order to evaluate the risks of lower mobility in healthy older adults: 1) handgrip strength on body mass index and 2) quadriceps strength on body weight. Nine hundred and four men and women aged between 67-84 years old were tested for body composition, muscle strength and mobility function. Individuals in the lowest and middle tertiles of relative handgrip strength were respectively 2.2 (1.3-3.7) and 4.4 (2.6-7.6) more likely to have a lower mobility score. As for relative quadriceps strength, odd ratios for lowest and middle tertiles were respectively 2.8 (1.6-4.9) and 6.9 (3.9-12.1). Relative strength indexes, either using handgrip strength or quadriceps strength, are convenient to use in large scale studies and clinical practice.
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- S Choquette
- Health and Social Services Centre - University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke. Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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Tanimoto Y, Watanabe M, Kono R, Hirota C, Takasaki K, Kono K. [Aging changes in muscle mass of Japanese]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2010; 47:52-57. [PMID: 20339206 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.47.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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AIM The purpose of this study is To examine the influence of age on muscle mass in a Japanese population for health promotion. METHODS Subjects were 4,003 community-dwelling Japanese men and women. We employed four-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate upper and lower limbs, trunk and whole body muscle mass. RESULTS Men showed significantly more muscle mass in all parts of the body compared to women. There was a curvilinear relationship between age and muscle mass in both men and women. For all parts of the body, the slope of the regression line between age and muscle mass was greater in men than women. The changes in muscle mass with advancing age were different in each part of the body. In the upper limbs, there was little change with advancing age in both men and women. In the lower limbs, the decrease in muscle mass began after two decades, with the reduction in this muscle mass the greatest of all parts of the body with advancing age. In the trunk, the slope of the regression line increased from the second to the fifth decade, after which the slope decreased. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicated that lower limb muscle mass was the first to begin to decrease and also showed the greatest decrease. For health promotion, it was seen as important to maintain muscle mass from at least middle age, with particular emphasis on the lower limbs.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The present review is intended to provide a critical overview of recent investigations of obesity among older persons with emphasis upon associated functional limitations, potential for intervention, and a future research agenda. RECENT FINDINGS Obesity is growing in prevalence among older persons. The association between obesity and functional decline is well documented. Recent findings suggest possible contributions of obesity-associated inflammatory milieu, sarcopenia, and impairment of muscle function/strength to adverse functional outcomes. A growing body of literature supports consideration of moderate weight reduction to secure improved metabolic and functional parameters for obese older persons. SUMMARY Obesity is associated with an unfortunate burden of chronic disease, functional limitation, and poor life quality. In view of the growing numbers of afflicted older individuals, there must be research priority to discern how obesity impacts function so that appropriate prevention and treatment strategies may be adopted.
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- Gordon L Jensen
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA.
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Riebe D, Blissmer BJ, Greaney ML, Garber CE, Lees FD, Clark PG. The relationship between obesity, physical activity, and physical function in older adults. J Aging Health 2009; 21:1159-78. [PMID: 19897781 DOI: 10.1177/0898264309350076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the relationship between overweight and obesity, age, and gender with physical activity and physical function in community-dwelling older men and women. METHOD Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze differences between normal weight, overweight, and obese adults (n = 821) above the age of 60 years. RESULTS Obesity but not overweight was associated with lower levels of physical activity and physical function. Within BMI groups, individuals who were physically active were less likely to have abnormal physical function scores compared to those who were sedentary. Compared to men, obese women had lower physical function scores, placing them at higher risk for future disability. Aging was associated with lower levels of physical activity and physical function. DISCUSSION The study illustrates the importance of avoiding obesity and participating in regular physical activity to prevent or slow down the loss of functioning in older age.
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- Deborah Riebe
- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Rhode Island, 210 Flagg Road Kingston, RI 02881, USA.
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Raggi A, Sirtori A, Brunani A, Liuzzi A, Leonardi M. Use of the ICF to describe functioning and disability in obese patients. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 31 Suppl 1:S153-8. [DOI: 10.3109/09638280903317724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hunt KJ, Walsh BM, Voegeli D, Roberts HC. Inflammation in Aging Part 2: Implications for the Health of Older People and Recommendations for Nursing Practice. Biol Res Nurs 2009; 11:253-60. [DOI: 10.1177/1099800409352377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Aging is accompanied by declining function and remodeling of body systems. In particular, changes to the immune and endocrine systems have far-reaching effects that cause an increase in cytokine release and decrease in anti-inflammatory feedback systems. The chronic inflammation that ensues has been named ‘‘inflammaging.’’ Inflammaging is associated with many detrimental effects that combine to increase morbidity and mortality. The sickness behavior that arises from inflammatory processes and the side effects of chronic diseases lead to a constellation of symptoms that decrease quality of life and affect the well-being of the individual. Part 2 of this two-part article provides an overview of the health effects of inflammaging, addressing the extent to which it contributes to the syndromes of frailty and disability with aging.
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- Katherine J. Hunt
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton,
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton,
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton,
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Kidde J, Marcus R, Dibble L, Smith S, Lastayo P. Regional muscle and whole-body composition factors related to mobility in older individuals: a review. Physiother Can 2009; 61:197-209. [PMID: 20808481 DOI: 10.3138/physio.61.4.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe previously reported locomotor muscle and whole-body composition factors related to mobility in older individuals. METHODS A narrative review of the literature, including a combination of search terms related to muscle and whole-body composition factors and to mobility in older individuals, was carried out. Statistical measures of association and risk were consolidated to summarize the common effects between studies. RESULTS Fifty-three studies were reviewed. Muscle and whole-body factors accounted for a substantial amount of the variability in walking speed, with coefficients of determination ranging from 0.30 to 0.47. Muscle power consistently accounted for a greater percentage of the variance in mobility than did strength. Risks associated with high fat mass presented a minimum odds ratio (OR) of 0.70 and a maximum OR of 4.07, while the minimum and maximum ORs associated with low lean mass were 0.87 and 2.30 respectively. Whole-body and regional fat deposits accounted for significant amounts of the variance in mobility. CONCLUSION Muscle power accounts for a greater amount of the variance in the level of mobility in older individuals than does muscle strength. Whole-body fat accounts for a greater amount of the variance in level of mobility than does whole-body lean tissue. Fat stored within muscle also appears to increase the risk of a mobility limitation in older individuals.
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- Jason Kidde
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Houston DK, Nicklas BJ, Zizza CA. Weighty Concerns: The Growing Prevalence of Obesity among Older Adults. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 109:1886-95. [PMID: 19857630 DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 06/02/2009] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bouchard DR, Dionne IJ, Brochu M. Sarcopenic/obesity and physical capacity in older men and women: data from the Nutrition as a Determinant of Successful Aging (NuAge)-the Quebec longitudinal Study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2009; 17:2082-8. [PMID: 19373219 DOI: 10.1038/oby.2009.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 208] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Sarcopenia and obesity have been independently associated with physical capacity impairments. However, few studies have investigated the impact of sarcopenic/obesity on physical capacity in older individuals using objective measures of physical capacity and body composition. This study included 904 older individuals aged between 68 and 82 years old. Body composition (fat mass (FM) and lean body mass (LBM) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)), physical capacity (timed up and go, chair stands, walking speed at normal and fastest pace, and one leg stand), sum of reported chronic conditions and physical activity level were measured. A global physical capacity score was then calculated giving a maximal score of 20. Finally, four groups were created within genders based on sarcopenia and obesity ((i) nonsarcopenic/nonobese; (ii) sarcopenic/nonobese; (iii) nonsarcopenic/obese; (iv) sarcopenic/obese). The four groups were significantly different for the sit-to-stand test and the one leg stand test (P < 0.05) and only for the one leg stand test in women (P < 0.05). In both genders results for the global physical capacity score revealed that both obese groups (sarcopenic and nonsarcopenic) were similar (P = 0.14 in men and P = 0.19 in women) and had a lower global physical capacity score compared to nonsarcopenic/nonobese individuals (P < 0.05). In addition, sarcopenic women displayed a higher score than both obese nonsarcopenic and obese sarcopenic groups (P < 0.01). Sarcopenic/obese men and women do not display lower physical capacity compared to nonsarcopenic/obese individuals in this cohort of well-functioning older men and women. Obesity per se appears to contribute more to lower physical capacity than sarcopenia.
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- Danielle R Bouchard
- Research Centre on Aging, Health and Social Services Centre, University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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The age-related loss of muscle mass, also called sarcopenia, is receiving increasing attention in aging research. While the concept is frequently being used in research settings and introduced to clinical settings, thus far no consensus on its definition has been established. This article provides an overview of the history of sarcopenia definitions proposed in the literature thus far. It will describe the methodology used to develop the cutpoints for low muscle mass (or strength) in large epidemiological studies, how sarcopenia based on these cutpoints relates to functional outcomes, and the advantages and disadvantages of the different definitions. This overview will contribute to the current need to develop a consensus definition of sarcopenia which can be used in all relevant settings.
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- M Visser
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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de Boer IH, Katz R, Fried LF, Ix JH, Luchsinger J, Sarnak MJ, Shlipak MG, Siscovick DS, Kestenbaum B. Obesity and change in estimated GFR among older adults. Am J Kidney Dis 2009; 54:1043-51. [PMID: 19782454 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2009] [Accepted: 07/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of chronic kidney disease is growing most rapidly among older adults; however, determinants of impaired kidney function in this population are not well understood. Obesity assessed in midlife has been associated with chronic kidney disease. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS 4,295 participants in the community-based Cardiovascular Health Study, aged >or= 65 years. PREDICTORS Body mass index, waist circumference, and fat mass measured using bioelectrical impedance. OUTCOME Change in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during 7 years of follow-up. MEASUREMENTS Longitudinal estimates of GFR calculated using the 4-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Study equation. RESULTS Estimated GFR decreased by an average of 0.4 +/- 3.6 mL/min/1.73 m(2)/y, and rapid GFR loss (>3 mL/min/1.73 m(2)/y) occurred in 693 participants (16%). Baseline body mass index, waist circumference, and fat mass were each associated with increased risk of rapid GFR loss: ORs, 1.19 (95% CI, 1.09-1.30) per 5 kg/m(2), 1.25 (95% CI, 1.16-1.36) per 12 cm, and 1.14 (95% CI, 1.05-1.24) per 10 kg after adjustment for age, sex, race, and smoking. The magnitude of increased risk was larger for participants with estimated GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) at baseline (P for interaction < 0.05). Associations were substantially attenuated by further adjustment for diabetes, hypertension, and C-reactive protein level. Obesity measurements were not associated with change in GFR estimated using serum cystatin C level. LIMITATIONS Few participants with advanced chronic kidney disease at baseline, no direct GFR measurements. CONCLUSION Obesity may be a modifiable risk factor for the development and progression of kidney disease in older adults.
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- Ian H de Boer
- Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
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Carter CS, Leeuwenburgh C, Daniels M, Foster TC. Influence of calorie restriction on measures of age-related cognitive decline: role of increased physical activity. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2009; 64:850-9. [PMID: 19420296 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glp060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Controversy exists as to whether lifelong 40% calorie restriction (CR) enhances, has no effect on, or disrupts cognitive function during aging. Here, we report the effects of CR versus ad-lib feeding on cognitive function in male Brown Norway x Fisher344 rats across a range of ages (8-38 months), using two tasks that are differentially sensitive to age-related cognitive decline: object recognition and Morris water maze (MWM). All ages performed equally in object recognition, whereas, as a group, CR rats were impaired. In contrast, there was an age-related impairment in the MWM that was attenuated by CR as measured by time in proximity with and latency to reach the platform. Distance to the platform, a more sensitive measure, was not affected by CR. Finally, CR resulted in an overall increase in physical activity, one of several behavioral confounders to consider in the interpretation of cognitive outcomes in both tasks.
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- Christy S Carter
- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 210 East Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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Messier V, Karelis AD, Lavoie ME, Brochu M, Faraj M, Strychar I, Rabasa-Lhoret R. Metabolic profile and quality of life in class I sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women: a MONET study. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2009; 34:18-24. [PMID: 19234581 DOI: 10.1139/h08-135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Sarcopenia is believed to be associated with disability and metabolic complications. The objective of this study was to examine the metabolic and quality-of-life profile of sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women. In this cross-sectional study of 136 healthy overweight and obese postmenopausal women, 9 class I sarcopenic women were identified. Class I sarcopenia was defined as an appendicular lean body mass index (ALBMI) <or= 6.44 kg.m(-2) (appendicular lean body mass/height). Outcome measures were body composition (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography), blood lipids, inflammation markers, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity (homeostasis model assessment and hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp), cardiorespiratory fitness, and quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study General Health Survey questionnaire). By design, class I sarcopenic women (n = 9) had a significantly lower ALBMI and appendicular lean body mass than nonsarcopenic women (n = 127). In addition, class I sarcopenic women tended to have lower levels of insulin resistance (p = 0.070) and fasting glucose (p = 0.054). However, no difference between the groups was observed for quality of life. This study showed that, in our sample of class I sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women, subjects did not present an unfavourable metabolic or quality-of-life profile, compared with nonsarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women.
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- Virginie Messier
- Département de Nutrition, Université de Montréal, 2405, chemin Cote Ste-Catherine, Montreal, QCH3T1A8, Canada
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Artham SM, Lavie CJ, Patel DA, Ventura HO. Obesity paradox in the elderly: is fatter really fitter? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.2217/ahe.09.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Obesity is a highly prevalent metabolic disorder affecting most of the world and all sections of society, from young children to the elderly. Obesity is a common problem in the elderly, and is associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Impaired physical function and decreased quality of life accompany development of the complications associated with obesity, such as diabetes and vascular disorders. Despite these adverse associations, numerous studies indicate an ‘obesity paradox’, in that overweight and obese patients with cardiovascular diseases including heart failure, hypertension and coronary heart disease have a favorable prognosis. Here, we summarize the supporting evidence for the obesity paradox in elderly adults with these cardiovascular conditions, discuss the pros and cons of being obese and conclude with a statement on the optimal weight for a healthy living.
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- Surya M Artham
- Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121-72483, USA
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- Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121-72483, USA
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- Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121-72483, USA
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- Director for Cardiology Training Program & Graduate Medical Education, Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121-72483, USA
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Dey DK, Bosaeus I, Lissner L, Steen B. Changes in body composition and its relation to muscle strength in 75-year-old men and women: a 5-year prospective follow-up study of the NORA cohort in Göteborg, Sweden. Nutrition 2009; 25:613-9. [PMID: 19211225 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2008.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2008] [Revised: 11/07/2008] [Accepted: 11/17/2008] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore the association between body composition in the elderly and subsequent changes in muscle strength during aging. METHODS This was a longitudinal study with a 5-y follow-up. Eighty-seven men (n = 38) and women (n = 49) from a random sample of 75-y-old subjects in the Göteborg part of the Nordic Research on Aging study who were investigated at ages 75 and 80 y and were free from any major diseases at baseline were included. Body composition was estimated from bioelectrical impedance. The maximal isometric strengths of handgrip, arm flexion, and knee extension were measured on the side of the dominant hand while a subject was in a sitting position in an adjustable dynamometer chair. RESULTS Fat-free mass decreased significantly (P < 0.001) in both sexes, but more in men. Percentage of body fat increased only in men (P < 0.05). Body height decreased in both sexes, but more in women (P < 0.001). Declines in muscle strengths were evident for all muscle groups in both sexes but more prominent in men. It was observed that body composition status at baseline, measured as fat-free mass and fat-free mass index, was a statistically significant predictor for decline in muscle strength, particularly in the extremities. CONCLUSION Fat-free mass at age 75 y was associated with lower 5-y decline in muscle strength. This finding underscores the potential importance of fat-free mass for maintaining functional ability during aging.
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- Debashish K Dey
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden.
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- Carlos Lorenzo
- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Texas Heath Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Prince SA, Janssen I, Tranmer JE. Influences of body mass index and waist circumference on physical function in older persons with heart failure. Can J Cardiol 2009; 24:905-11. [PMID: 19052670 DOI: 10.1016/s0828-282x(08)70697-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In older persons with heart failure (HF), body composition may influence physical function and treatment effectiveness. There is a lack of research concerning the associations between waist circumference (WC) or body mass index (BMI) and physical function in this population. OBJECTIVE To determine whether BMI and WC are associated with physical function in older men and women with HF. METHODS Seventy-one men and 36 women 65 years of age and older living with HF completed two surveys spaced three months apart. Height, weight, WC, time since diagnosis, edema, comorbidities and physical function were self-reported at baseline and follow-up. Physical function was determined using the physical component score of the Short Form-12 and the physical limitation domain (PLD) of the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Multivariate linear regression and analysis of covariance were used to evaluate the relationships between WC and BMI, as well as cross-classifications of WC and BMI with physical function, after adjusting for confounders and interactions. RESULTS The cross-sectional and short-term follow-up analyses did not detect an association between WC or BMI and physical function, with the exception of changes in the PLD, which were significantly different across WC categories. Persons with a moderate WC experienced the greatest improvement in function. The physical component and PLD scores were lower than those reported by Canadians 75 years of age and older and stable HF patients, respectively. Women reported lower physical function scores than men. CONCLUSION Findings from the present study indicate that older persons with HF, especially women, have poor physical functioning regardless of their WC or BMI.
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- Stephanie A Prince
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
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Denys K, Cankurtaran M, Janssens W, Petrovic M. Metabolic syndrome in the elderly: an overview of the evidence. Acta Clin Belg 2009; 64:23-34. [PMID: 19317238 DOI: 10.1179/acb.2009.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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We reviewed the literature concerning the prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in older adults and assessed the impact of MetS with regard to life expectancy and comorbidity in the elderly (aged 65 years and over). Using the PubMed database and the Cochrane Library, we found 16 eligible studies, of which 8 were prospective cohort studies, 7 cross-sectional studies, and 1 a case-control study. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) are the most popular definitions to describe MetS experienced by the elderly. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in an elderly population varied from 11% to 43% (median 21%) according to the WHO, and 23% to 55 % (median 31%) according to NCEP. Obesity and hypertension are the most prevalent individual components. MetS in an elderly population is a proven risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity, especially stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD), and mortality. Preventing and treating MetS would be useful in preventing disability and promoting normal aging. Results from the different studies of elderly population-based cohorts provide support for earlier investigations in middle-aged populations to prevent MetS components. In conclusion, it is possible to say that the results from the different elderly study populations link the presence of the MetS with the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and functional disability, and further underscore the importance of recognising and treating its individual components, particularly high blood pressure.
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- K Denys
- Department of Geriatrics, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Bales CW, Buhr GT. Body mass trajectory, energy balance, and weight loss as determinants of health and mortality in older adults. Obes Facts 2009; 2:171-8. [PMID: 20054222 PMCID: PMC6516201 DOI: 10.1159/000221008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The relationship between body mass (usually measured as BMI in kg/m(2)) and healthy longevity is a major focus of study in the nutrition and aging field. Over-nutrition now rivals frailty as the major nutritional concern; the number of older adults who are obese has increased dramatically in the past 3 decades. While obesity exacerbates a host of life-threatening, age-related chronic diseases, a somewhat paradoxical finding is that being somewhat overweight in old age appears to be a benefit with regard to longevity. In our recently completed systematic review of randomized controlled weight reduction trials, we found that weight loss interventions in overweight/obese older subjects led to significant benefits for those with osteoarthritis, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, while having slightly negative effects on bone mineral density and lean body mass. In contrast to this finding, the preponderance of epidemiological evidence indicates that higher BMIs are associated with increased survival after age 65 years. Because of this contradictory state of the science, there is a critical need for further study of the relationship of weight and weight loss/gain to health in the later years of life.
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- Connie W Bales
- GRECC, Durham VA Medical Center and Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Alley DE, Ferrucci L, Barbagallo M, Studenski SA, Harris TB. A research agenda: the changing relationship between body weight and health in aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2008; 63:1257-9. [PMID: 19038842 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/63.11.1257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Dawn E Alley
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Rejeski WJ, Ip EH, Marsh AP, Zhang Q, Miller ME. Obesity influences transitional states of disability in older adults with knee pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008; 89:2102-7. [PMID: 18996238 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2007] [Revised: 05/08/2008] [Accepted: 05/10/2008] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study employed relatively new statistical methods to understand how many states are needed to describe disability in older adults with knee pain, describe the relative probability of transitioning between states over time, and examine whether obesity influences the probability of transitioning between states. DESIGN Prospective epidemiologic study of older adults with knee pain. SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS The participants, 245 women and 235 men, were 65 years or older, had chronic knee pain on most days, and had difficulty with at least 1 mobility-related activity caused by knee pain. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The primary instrument, the Pepper Assessment Tool for Disability, evaluated self-reported difficulty with mobility, basic activities of daily living (ADLs), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). RESULTS The Hidden Markov Model yielded 6 states reflecting changes in mobility, ADLs, and IADLs. There is evidence that loss in more demanding mobility-related activities such as stair climbing is an early sign for the onset of disability and that functional deficits in the lower extremities are critical to the early loss of ADLs. Overall the trend is for older adults to experience greater progression than regression and for obesity to be important in understanding severe states of disability. CONCLUSIONS These data provide a strong rationale for characterizing disability on a continuum and underscore the fluid nature of disability in older adults. As expected, lower-extremity function plays a key role in the disablement process; obesity is also particularly relevant to understanding severe states of disability.
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- W Jack Rejeski
- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA.
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Giles JT, Bartlett SJ, Andersen RE, Fontaine KR, Bathon JM. Association of body composition with disability in rheumatoid arthritis: impact of appendicular fat and lean tissue mass. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 59:1407-15. [PMID: 18821641 DOI: 10.1002/art.24109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the association of measures of body composition with disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS Patients with RA underwent total body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for measurement of total and regional body fat and lean mass. The associations of measures of fat and lean mass with disability, measured with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), were explored for the total cohort and by sex, controlling for pertinent demographic, lifestyle, and RA disease and treatment covariates. RESULTS We studied 197 subjects (118 women, 79 men). Median (interquartile range) HAQ score was 0.625 (0.125-1.25) and was significantly higher, indicating worse physical function, in women than in men. HAQ score was strongly correlated with depression, pain, RA duration, duration of morning stiffness, Disease Activity Score in 28 joints, radiographic damage scores, levels of physical and sedentary activities, and body composition, with increasing fat and decreasing lean mass associated with higher HAQ scores. Appendicular fat and lean mass demonstrated the strongest association per kilogram with HAQ. Mean HAQ score was 0.52 units higher for subjects in the highest versus the lowest quartile of appendicular fat mass (P<0.001), and 0.81 units higher for subjects in the lowest versus the highest quartile of appendicular lean mass (P<0.001). Adjusting for demographic and RA characteristics partially attenuated these associations. The joint associations of appendicular fat and lean mass on HAQ were additive without significant interaction. CONCLUSION Body composition, particularly the amount of fat and lean mass located in the arms and legs, is strongly associated with disability in RA patients.
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- Jon T Giles
- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21224, USA.
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Arngrímsson SA, McAuley E, Evans EM. Change in body mass index is a stronger predictor of change in fat mass than lean mass in elderly black and white women. Am J Hum Biol 2008; 21:124-6. [PMID: 18942714 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.20833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the relation between change in body mass index (BMI) and changes in fat mass (FM), lean soft tissue (LST), and percentage body fat (%Fat) in elderly (67.6 +/- 6.0 years) women varying in race (53 black, 144 white) who underwent measurements of BMI, FM, LST, and %Fat at baseline and after 2 years. The group did not markedly change body composition over 2 years (BMI = -0.1 +/- 1.5 kg/m(2), P = 0.53; FM = 0.0 +/- 2.8 kg, P = 0.95; LST = -0.4 +/- 1.7 kg, P < 0.001; %Fat = 0.3 +/- 2.0%, P = 0.06). Change in BMI predicted change in FM (r = 0.90, SEE = 1.19 kg FM, P < 0.001) but was less predictive of change in %Fat (r = 0.64, SEE = 1.54%Fat, P < 0.001). Change in BMI was curvilinearly related to change in LST adjusted for change in height (R = 0.76, SEE = 1.10 kg LST, P < 0.001). Change in BMI more strongly predicts change in FM than LST and could be used to monitor change in FM in community-dwelling women.
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Shatenstein B. Impact of Health Conditions on Food Intakes Among Older Adults. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 27:333-61. [DOI: 10.1080/01639360802265889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Reid KF, Naumova EN, Carabello RJ, Phillips EM, Fielding RA. Lower extremity muscle mass predicts functional performance in mobility-limited elders. J Nutr Health Aging 2008; 12:493-8. [PMID: 18615232 PMCID: PMC2544628 DOI: 10.1007/bf02982711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the influence of lower extremity body composition and muscle strength on the severity of mobility-disability in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS Fifty-seven older males and females (age 74.2 +/- 7 yrs; BMI 28.9 +/- 6 kg/m2) underwent an objective assessment of lower extremity functional performance, the Short Physical Performance Battery test (SPPB). Participants were subsequently classified as having moderate (SPPB score 7: n = 38) or severe mobility impairments (SPPB score RESULTS TLM was a strong independent predictor of the level of functional impairment, after accounting for chronic medical conditions, BMD, body fat, body weight and habitual physical activity. In a separate predictive model, reduced muscle strength was also a significant predictor of severe functional impairment. The severity of mobility-disability was not influenced by gender (p = 0.71). A strong association was elicited between TLM and muscle strength (r = 0.78, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that lower extremity muscle mass is an important determinant of physical performance among functionally-limited elders. Such findings may have important implications for the design of suitable strategies to maintain independence in older adults with compromised physical functioning. Additional studies are warranted to assess the efficacy of lifestyle, exercise or therapeutic interventions for increasing lean body mass in this population.
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- Kieran F. Reid
- Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA
- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA
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- Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA
- Department of Health Sciences, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA
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Rolland Y, Czerwinski S, Abellan Van Kan G, Morley JE, Cesari M, Onder G, Woo J, Baumgartner R, Pillard F, Boirie Y, Chumlea WMC, Vellas B. Sarcopenia: its assessment, etiology, pathogenesis, consequences and future perspectives. J Nutr Health Aging 2008; 12:433-50. [PMID: 18615225 PMCID: PMC3988678 DOI: 10.1007/bf02982704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 645] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle protein mass and loss of muscle function. It occurs with increasing age, being a major component in the development of frailty. Current knowledge on its assessment, etiology, pathogenesis, consequences and future perspectives are reported in the present review. On-going and future clinical trials on sarcopenia may radically change our preventive and therapeutic approaches of mobility disability in older people.
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- Y Rolland
- Inserm U558, F-31073Toulouse, France.
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Kim H, Suzuki T, Yoshida H, Yoshida Y, Shimada H. [Prevalence of geriatric syndrome and risk factors associated with obesity in community-dwelling elderly women]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2008; 45:414-420. [PMID: 18753717 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.45.414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the prevalence of geriatric syndrome and risk factors associated with obesity in community-dwelling elderly women. METHODS The baseline survey was conducted in November 2006. Subjects were 925 women aged 70 years and older who participated in a comprehensive health examination which included a face-to-face interview, body composition, and physical fitness tests. The participants were classified, the based on percentage of body fat, as normal (<30.0), mild obesity (30.0 to 34.9), and obesity (>or=35.0) groups. To evaluate the differences among the groups with regard to the physical fitness and the interview data, one-way analysis of variance performed for continuous variables and the chi-square test for categorical variables. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the factors associated with obesity in elderly women. RESULTS Although obese women had a higher prevalence of urinary incontinence than the normal and mild obese women, there were no significant differences in history of falls during the last year, or fear of falling. A high percentage of body fat was significantly associated with a higher level of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and intellectual activity disability, use of 3 or more medications, pain, and circumference (abdominal, hip, calf), and was associated with a lower level of balance and walking ability. According to the logistic model, history of hypertension (odds ratio (OR)=1.70, 95%confidence intervals (CI)=1.25-2.32), pain (OR=1.46, 95%CI=1.07-2.01), urinary incontinence (OR=1.44, 95%CI=1.08-1.92), SBP (OR=1.02, 95%CI=1.01-1.03), and usual walking speed (OR=0.43, 95%CI=0.24-0.75) were independent variables significantly associated with obesity. CONCLUSIONS These cross-sectional data show that a higher percentage of body fat is associated with high prevalence of urinary incontinence, IADL and intellectual activity disability, and is related to lower level of walking ability and balance. The present study suggests that regular physical activity and weight control may contribute to the prevention of IADL disability and improvement of physical fitness in obese elderly women.
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- Hunkyung Kim
- Research Team for Promoting Independence of the Elderly, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
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Abellan van Kan G, Gambassi G, de Groot LCPGM, Andrieu S, Cederholm T, André E, Caubère JP, Bonjour JP, Ritz P, Salva A, Sinclair A, Vellas B, Daydé J, Deregnaucourt J, Latgé C. Nutrition and aging. The Carla Workshop. J Nutr Health Aging 2008; 12:355-64. [PMID: 18548172 DOI: 10.1007/bf02982667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- G Abellan van Kan
- Gérontopôle, Department of Geriatric Medicine, CHU Toulouse, France.
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Zamboni M, Mazzali G, Fantin F, Rossi A, Di Francesco V. Sarcopenic obesity: a new category of obesity in the elderly. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2008; 18:388-395. [PMID: 18395429 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2007.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 559] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2007] [Revised: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 10/04/2007] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM In elderly patients, age-related changes in body composition, as well as the increased prevalence of obesity, determine a combination of excess weight and reduced muscle mass or strength, recently defined as sarcopenic obesity (SO). This review examines the main studies regarding sarcopenic obesity in the elderly. DATA SYNTHESIS Definition of SO necessarily combines those of sarcopenia and obesity. The prevalence of sarcopenia and SO increases with age. Muscle and fat mass are strongly interconnected from a pathogenetic point of view. A better understanding of the mechanisms which lead from loss of muscle mass to fat gain or vice versa from fat gain to muscle loss seems to be crucial. Recent data suggest that peptides produced by adipose tissue may play an important role in the pathophysiology of SO, thus more research is needed to better characterize this new area. Obesity and sarcopenia in the elderly may potentiate each other maximizing their effects on disability, morbidity and mortality. Identifying elderly subjects with SO should be mandatory; effective treatment of sarcopenia and SO may attenuate its clinical impact. CONCLUSION The concept of SO may help to clarify the relationship between obesity, morbidity and mortality in the elderly.
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- Mauro Zamboni
- Geriatric Medicine, Cattedra di Geriatria, University of Verona, Ospedale Maggiore, Piazzale Stefani 1, 37126 Verona, Italy.
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Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Schenkman ML, Wolfe P, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Relative contributions of adiposity and muscularity to physical function in community-dwelling older adults. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2008; 16:1039-44. [PMID: 18292753 PMCID: PMC4391797 DOI: 10.1038/oby.2007.84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the relative contributions of adiposity and muscularity to multi-dimensional performance-based and perceived physical function in older adults living independently. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Data from 109 women and men, aged 60 or older, with low serum dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) sulfate levels were included in this cross-sectional analysis of baseline measures from a single-site, randomized, controlled trial of DHEA replacement therapy. Physical function was determined by means of performance on the 100-point Continuous Scale-Physical Functional Performance (CS-PFP) test and by self-reporting using the physical function subscale of the Medical Outcomes Short Form-36 (SF36PF). Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Linear regression analyses were used to determine the contributions of body mass index (BMI; kg body mass/m2), fat index (FI; kg fat/m2), and appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI; kg muscle/m2) to the CS-PFP and SF36PF scores, adjusted for age and sex. RESULTS Age-adjusted regression analyses indicated that FI, but not ASMI, was a significant (P<0.001) determinant of CS-PFP (R2=0.54) and SF36PF (R2=0.37). When adjusted for age and sex, BMI was nearly as good a predictor of CS-PFP (R2=0.50) and SF36PF (R2=0.34) as FI. DISCUSSION Adiposity was a stronger predictor of measured and self-reported physical function than was muscularity in older adults living independently. BMI, adjusted for sex, is a reasonable substitute for adiposity in the prediction of physical function.
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- Catherine M Jankowski
- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
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Fantin F, Di Francesco V, Fontana G, Zivelonghi A, Bissoli L, Zoico E, Rossi A, Micciolo R, Bosello O, Zamboni M. Longitudinal body composition changes in old men and women: interrelationships with worsening disability. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2008; 62:1375-81. [PMID: 18166688 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/62.12.1375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated prospectively age-related body composition changes and their relationships with worsening disability in the elderly population. METHODS Ninety-seven women and 62 men aged 71.4+/-2.2 and 71.6+/-2.2 years, respectively, at baseline underwent dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry determinations at baseline and at 2- and 5.5-year follow-up intervals to measure total body and leg fat (FM) and total, appendicular, and leg fat-free mass (FFM). Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (as well as reported disabilities using a four-level scale) were evaluated at baseline and at 2- and 5.5-year follow-up. RESULTS In both sexes, total FM did not change significantly, while total, appendicular, and leg FFM significantly decreased over the study follow-up. In men and women losing weight, BMI, total and leg FM, and total, appendicular, and leg FFM significantly decreased. In weight-stable men and women, appendicular and leg FFM significantly decreased and BMI, waist circumference, and total FM significantly increased. Men lost significantly more total, appendicular, and leg FFM than did women, irrespective of whether they maintained or lost weight. Over the follow-up period, 43.3% of women and 43.5% of men declined in one or more levels of reported disability. We evaluated the effect of age, baseline BMI, FM, FFM, number of diseases, baseline 6-minute walking test, categories of weight change, total, appendicular, or leg FFM changes, total FM and waist changes on the probability of a decline in one or more levels of reported disability score over the follow-up period, taking into account sex. Patients losing appendicular and leg FFM were 2.15 and 2.53 times, respectively, more likely to report increased disability than were patients without FFM loss. CONCLUSIONS Reduction in appendicular or leg FFM was the main predictor of decline in one or more levels of reported disability in older men and women, and accounted for about a 2-fold increase in risk.
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Carter CS, Groban L. Role of the renin-angiotensin system in age-related sarcopenia and diastolic dysfunction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 4:37-46. [PMID: 20445808 DOI: 10.2217/1745509x.4.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The purpose of this review is to describe how recent pharmacological and genetic studies have contributed to our understanding of the role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in age-related sarcopenia and diastolic dysfunction. Treatment strategies are limited in the context of both of these conditions, although interventions, which include blockade of the RAS (using angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers) are successful and lead to improvements in functional outcomes that are not necessarily mediated by hemodynamic effects of the drugs. Studies in animal models of sarcopenia and diastolic dysfunction point to ubiquitous effects of RAS blockade on multiple biological mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative damage and metabolic dysregulation. Therefore, a re-evaluation of the use of these drugs in other conditions should be considered for maintaining functional independence in older individuals.
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- Christy S Carter
- University of Florida, Department of Aging & Geriatric Research, 1329 SW 16th Street, Room 5274, PO Box 100143, Gainesville, FL 32610-0143, USA, Tel.: +1 352 273 5727
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You T, Sonntag WE, Leng X, Carter CS. Lifelong caloric restriction and interleukin-6 secretion from adipose tissue: effects on physical performance decline in aged rats. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2007; 62:1082-7. [PMID: 17921419 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/62.10.1082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We investigated whether caloric restriction (CR) improves physical performance in a rodent model of aging, and whether this effect is accompanied with a decrease in visceral adipose tissue production of proinflammatory cytokines. Body composition, standardized physical performance measures, as well as in vitro visceral adipose tissue cytokine secretion and circulating levels of an inflammatory marker were cross-sectionally assessed in ad libitum (AL)-fed and lifelong CR Fischer 344 x Brown Norway male rats aged 18, 24, and 29 months. Fat to lean mass ratio increased and physical performance declined with age in the AL rats. Compared to AL rats, CR rats had lower fat mass, fat to lean ratio, adipose tissue secretion of interleukin-6, and circulating levels of C-reactive protein, and higher physical performance scores. Therefore, CR may be an effective intervention for improving functional status into advanced age and is perhaps mediated via a reduction in adipose tissue-generated proinflammatory cytokine production.
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- Tongjian You
- Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 214A Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA.
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