Higher Protein Diet and Exercise for Optimal Weight Loss in Elderly Women

Higher Protein Diet and Exercise for Optimal Weight Loss in Elderly Women

The broad aim is to determine efficacy of a weight loss diet higher in protein and lower in carbohydrate combined with low intensity exercise to favorably impact body composition, bone health, physical function, metabolic disease and quality of life compared to a conventional higher carbohydrate diet in overweight women over age 60.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index > 28 kg/m²
• Clearance of primary physician to participate in diet and mild exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical condition contraindicating prescribed diet and exercise regimen
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Physically active lifestyle (>30 min moderate physical activity 2+ times weekly)