THE DANGER OF WEIGHT LOSS IN THE ELDERLY

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;  August 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......can be prevented, weight loss by caloric restriction...avoided. Healthy body weight is a key focus...to benefits of weight loss that may be attained...population. Average body weight gradually increases...important to assess if weight loss is ...

Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly.

American Family Physician;  February 15, 2002 ;     700+ words ......with unintentional weight loss. A reasonable work-...the treatment of weight loss in the elderly...Physicians.) Unintentional weight loss in the elderly patient...of unintentional weight loss can be extensive...the consequences of weight loss in the ...

Weight loss in obese knee OA patients backed by trials.(Musculoskeletal...

Family Practice News;  August 15, 2006 ;     345 words ......that a sustained weight loss of at least 5% of their body weight will typically...while a greater weight loss will result in...the intensity of weight loss required to achieve...1% of baseline body weight per month, said...11.1% of their body ...

Trials back weight loss in obese knee OA patients.(Rheumatology)

Internal Medicine News;  September 1, 2006 ;     345 words ......that a sustained weight loss of at least 5% of their body weight will typically...while a greater weight loss will result in...the intensity of weight loss required to achieve...1% of baseline body weight per month, said...11.1% of their body ...

Exercise bar raised for maintaining weight loss.(Across Specialties)

Clinical Psychiatry News;  September 1, 2008 ;     282 words ......who lose 10% or more of their body weight through diet and exercise must...physical activity to maintain that weight loss beyond the initial 6 months, according...of 10% or more of their initial body weight--only 25% of the entire group...

Supermodel Rachel Hunter Partners With Slim-Fast and iVillage to Promote...

PR Newswire;  June 25, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Expectations That Hinder Weight Loss Success ENGLEWOOD...expectations for weight loss is critical to helping...realistic and healthy weight loss. This effort is part...their own personal weight loss goal that is realistic...refreshing for a weight loss ...

Weight loss is greater with consumption of large morning meals and...

The Journal of Nutrition;  January 1, 1997 ;     700+ words ...Weight Loss is Greater with Consumption...affects changes in body weight, body composition...utilization during weight loss. Ten women completed...followed by 12 wk of weight loss with a moderately...regular exercise. The weight loss phase was ...

Study raises the bar for maintaining weight loss.(Women's Health)

Family Practice News;  August 15, 2008 ;     361 words ......who lose 10% or more of their body weight through diet and exercise must...physical activity to maintain that weight loss beyond the initial 6 months, according...of 10% or more of their initial body weight--only 25% of the total--engaged...

Industry-Sponsored Weight Loss Programs: Description, Cost, and...

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;  May 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......three commercial weight loss programs (Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss, and Weight Watchers...Conclusions Commercial weight loss programs provide weight loss services. Benefits...Implications for Practice Weight loss is a necessary goal...counseling ...

POTPOURRI; Moderate weight loss has lasting health effects

Filipino Reporter;  February 10, 2005 ;     595 words ......know that even moderate weight loss (as little as 5 percent to 10 percent of one's body weight) can have long-lasting...increasing attention as a weight-loss strategy, according to...as 5 percent of one's body weight can reduce or eliminate...effect of this type of ...

IANA (INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ON NUTRITION AND AGING) EXPERT GROUP: WEIGHT...

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;  January 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......manifestations of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Weight loss may be associated with protein and energy...however, none has been proven. Prevention of weight loss in AD is a major issue. It requires regular...present state of scientific knowledge on weight loss associated with AD. We will ...

Weight loss in obese dogs: Evaluation of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate...

The Journal of Nutrition;  June 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Obesity and excess body weight are estimated to...during and after weight loss is the cornerstone...before inducing weight loss, all dogs were...based on sex and body weight and fed either...ensure a weekly weight loss rate of around...when no change of ...

Relationship between Weight Loss and Gallbladder Motility in Obese Women

Journal of the National Medical Association;  October 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......group 2:10 patients, weight loss 5-10%; group 3:10 patients, weight loss > 10%). Results...correlation between weight loss and the change of...between degree of weight loss and ejection fraction...patients who had >10% weight loss. Key words: obesity ...

Rapid Weight Loss with a High-Protein Low-Energy Diet Allows the Recovery...

The Journal of Nutrition;  August 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......RESULTS After weight loss, the body weight of the dogs...fat-free mass after weight loss was similar...assessed at ideal body weight (Fig. 2). Insulin...differ after weight loss from its initial value at ideal body weight (Table 1). TNF...

7 weight-loss winners

Better Nutrition;  January 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......How to Win at Weight Loss with James F...there are many new weight-loss products "gaining...products may enhance weight-loss efforts. These...for comparison, body weight was measured for...compound made by the body from the amino...tried 5-HTP for weight ...