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'Just because I'm old it doesn't mean I have to be fat': a qualitative study exploring older adults' views and experiences of weight management.

Sarah E JacksonLinn HolterRebecca J Beeken
Published in: BMJ open (2019)
The views of our participants highlight the need for further research into safe and effective methods of weight loss for older people and indicate that advice and support from health professionals would be welcomed.
Keyphrases
  • weight loss
  • bariatric surgery
  • physical activity
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • gastric bypass
  • adipose tissue
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • skeletal muscle