The
prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing in all age groups.
During the past 30 years, the proportion of older adults who are obese has
doubled.
When it comes to losing weight and fighting obesity, the general public has been
bombarded with two requirements: Eat better and exercise. But when it comes to
older adults, there are multiple things to take into account. Older adults have
complications such as medications and illnesses. The highest prevalence of
obesity in the U.S. is among the older adult population.
They also bear the most burden from obesity in terms of obesity-related
disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure, functional limitations and
other health problems.
The prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing in all age groups. During the past 30 years, the proportion of older adults who are obese has
doubled. When it comes to losing weight and fighting obesity, the general public has been bombarded with two requirements: Eat better and exercise. But when it comes to older adults, there are multiple things to take into account. Older adults have complications such as medications and illnesses. The highest prevalence of obesity in the U.S. is among the older adult population. They also bear the most burden from obesity in terms of obesity-related
disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure, functional limitations and other health problems.
Adults age 65 years old and older in the U.S. are reported to have a 27 percent prevalence of diabetes. Obesity and diabetes also are seen as risk factors for nursing home admission, particularly for obesity among ages 65 years old and older.
Another challenge for older adults is the loss of energy. Individuals who have a higher amount of body mass, or who are obese, experience more fatigue in general. In those 65 years of age and older, hormonal changes that occur during aging may cause the accumulation of fat.
Another challenge for older adults is the loss of energy. Individuals who have a higher amount of body mass, or who are obese, experience more fatigue in general. In those 65 years of age and older, hormonal changes that occur during aging may cause the accumulation of fat.