Obesity in the Elderly: Effect of Exercise and Weight Loss Therapies on Physiology and Function

人口正在老龄化，肥胖症的流行率正在上升。“婴儿潮”一代是所有年龄组中肥胖率最高的一代，因此越来越多的老年人（65岁以上）肥胖，这是前所未有的。我们知道，肥胖易导致老年人身体功能和独立性的丧失，并可能增加痴呆症的风险。我们的试验将比较老年人肥胖的多种治疗方法，包括较新的治疗方法。

The population is ageing and the prevalence of obesity is increasing. The “Baby Boomer” generation has the highest prevalence of obesity of all age groups, hence increasing numbers of older adults (age over 65) are obese, and this is unprecedented. We know that obesity predisposes to loss of physical function and independence in older adults, and may increase the risk of dementia. Our trial will compare multiple treatments for obesity in older persons, including newer treatments.