Weight loss is often recommended for obese women to reduce fat mass and the risk of developing chronic diseases, but may result in a reduction of bone mineral density (BMD). African Americans have greater BMD than Caucasians, but differences in the decrease in BMD between these races following weight reduction with and without exercise are unknown.The purpose of this study was to investigate the hypothesis that Caucasian women would lose greater amounts of BMD than African American women after undergoing weight loss, but that the addition of aerobic exercise would attenuate the loss in both races.Longitudinal.African American (n=34) and Caucasian (n=63), overweight and obese postmenopausal (age 45-80 years).Six months of weight loss (250-350 kcal/days deficit) alone (WL) or in combination with aerobic exercise consisting of 3 days/week treadmill training at >85
作者:M C, Serra;J B, Blumenthal;A S, Ryan
来源:The journal of aging research & clinical practice 2013 年 2卷 1期