Obesity Intervention in Older Men with Prediabetes Has Differential Effects on Body Composition and Function Depending on Race (Black/White): A Pilot Study
Objectives: Obesity rates are escalating in older men, yet weight loss interventions are under-studied in this population, especially regarding potential racial differences. Our objective was to explore a diet/exercise intervention in older male Veterans with obesity and prediabetes, randomized in equal numbers by race (Black/White).
Authors
- Richard Sloane
- Shelley R. McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7157-7638)
- Marshall G. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7461-6631)
- Kathryn N. Porter Starr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0229-9742)
- Jessica Wallis
- Connie W. Bales
- Ryan M Swagert
- Leigh Ann Yeager
Institutions
- Duke University (US)
- Durham VA Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Developments in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.107195
- Primary Topic
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Cancer Institute