Unique ID: LM0136
Study ID: Khandelwal 2020
Pubmed ID: 31576760
Database Version: 5/17/2023
Title: Obesity in midlife: lifestyle and dietary strategies
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: Climacteric
Primary study aim: This review article focuses on evidence-based lifestyle changes and their benefits for reducing morbidity and mortality related to obesity and its complications prevalent at midlife and beyond.
Study Design: other review (not SR)
What lifestyle pillars were studied? Physical activity, Stress/mental health
Please select the population(s) studied: adults (18-54 yrs)
What is the mean age of the study population? NR
What was the age range of the study population? NR
What was the mean BMI of the study population (kg/m2)? NR
What was the BMI range of the study population (kg/m2)? NR
What is the health status of the study population? obese
Study outcome 1: Optimal diet for weight loss
Outcome group 1: diet quality
Study outcome 2: Physical activity
Outcome group 2: physical activity
Study outcome 3: Behavioral support
Outcome group 3: mental health/psychological outcomes
Study outcome 4: Role of the physician in lifestyle therapy
Outcome group 4: Other: healthcare worker perception of/reactions to LM/use of treatment or clinical practice
Key conclusion: Adoption of a healthy lifestyle is a first-line option in the treatment for these midlife changes. Lifestyle medicine offers a broad set of network-based interventions, which need to be brought to the forefront in preventing and managing obesity at all stages.