The Claim
In older adults with obesity, combined diet and resistance-inclusive physical activity interventions reduce fat mass while preserving lean mass, bone density, strength, and physical function, whereas diet-only interventions lead to significant loss of muscle and bone.
What the research says
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In older adults with obesity, combining diet changes with resistance exercise reduces body fat and maintains muscle, bone, strength, and physical function, while dieting alone causes significant loss of muscle and bone.
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In older adults with obesity, combined diet and resistance-inclusive physical activity interventions reduce fat mass while preserving lean mass, bone density, strength, and physical function, whereas diet-only interventions lead to significant loss of muscle and bone.
When older adults with obesity do strength exercises while eating less, the physical stress on muscles and bones signals the body to keep muscle and bone tissue intact, even as fat is burned. Without this stress, the body breaks down muscle and bone for energy.
What the research says
1 studyFor older adults with extra weight, combining diet with strength training helps them lose fat without losing muscle or bone, and keeps them stronger and more mobile — while dieting alone makes them lose muscle and weakens them.
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