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- Title
Effect of Dietary Restriction and Exercise on Lower Extremity Tissue Compartments in Obese, Older Women: A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Manini, Todd M.; Buford, Thomas W.; Lott, Donovan J.; Vandenborne, Krista; Daniels, Michael J.; Knaggs, Jeffrey D.; Patel, Hetain; Pahor, Marco; Perri, Michael G.; Anton, Stephen D.
- Abstract
Background. Accumulating evidence suggests that both dietary restriction and exercise (DR + E) should be incorporated in weight loss interventions to treat obese, older adults. However, more information is needed on the effects to lower extremity tissue composition—an important consideration for preserving mobility in older adults. Methods. Twenty-seven sedentary women (body mass index: 36.3±5.4kg/m2; age: 63.6±5.6 yrs) were randomly assigned to 6 months of DR + E or a health education control group. Thigh and calf muscle, subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) size were determined using magnetic resonance imaging. Physical function was measured using a long-distance corridor walk and knee extension strength. Results. Compared with control, DR + E significantly reduced body mass (-6.6±3.7kg vs control: -0.05±3.5kg; p < .01). Thigh and calf muscle volumes responded similarly between groups. Within the DR + E group, adipose tissue was reduced more in the thigh than in the calf (p < .04). Knee extension strength was unaltered by DR + E, but a trend toward increased walking speed was observed in the DR + E group (p = .09). Post hoc analyses showed that reductions in SAT and IMAT within the calf, but not the thigh, were associated with faster walking speed achieved with DR + E (SAT: r = -0.62; p = .01; IMAT: r = -0.62; p = .01). Conclusions. DR + E preserved lower extremity muscle size and function and reduced regional lower extremity adipose tissue. Although the magnitude of reduction in adipose tissue was greater in the thigh than the calf region, post hoc analyses demonstrated that reductions in calf SAT and IMAT were associated with positive adaptations in physical function.
- Subjects
DIET; EXERCISE; OBESITY in women; OLDER women; HUMAN body composition; WEIGHT loss; AGING; SEDENTARY women
- Publication
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences, 2014, Vol 69, Issue 1, p101
- ISSN
1079-5006
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/gls337