Lifestyle Intervention and Physical Capacity in Patients With Morbid Obesity

Lifestyle Intervention and Physical Capacity in Patients With Morbid Obesity

Lifestyle intervention and physical capacity in patients with morbid Obesity (LEICO)

It is still uncertainty about which is the most effective lifestyle treatment to reducing body weight and increased quality of life. Increased physical capacity and muscle mass lead to increased energy expenditure, thus explaining parts of the difference in weight loss achieved after lifestyle treatment. However, literature in this area is limited and need better documentation of how, and to what extent increased physical capacity can affect the effect of lifestyle treatment offered to patients in the health service.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Treatment morbidly obese patients (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or BMI 35 to 39.9 kg/m2 with ≥ 1 co morbidity) attending the Vestfold Hospital Trust.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncompensated heart failure
• Recent myocardial infarction or stroke (<½ years)
• Severe arrhythmia or heart failure
• Unstable angina pectoris
• Renal failure
• Severe eating disorders
• Active substance abuse