Better quality of life at 65 to 75

Published in: J Frailty Aging 2022
People studied: 305

In 305 adults aged 65 to 75 with obesity, a diet and activity programme improved self-reported quality of life and walking speed, but did not prevent frailty.

Checked against: PubMed 35122096
Published in: J Frailty Aging 2022
Last checked: 30 October 2026

Key takeaway

This trial randomly assigned 305 adults aged 65 to 75 with obesity to a 6-month diet and physical activity programme or usual care, and followed them for 2 years. The programme group lost weight and body fat, reported better quality of life, and walked faster at 12 and 24 months. It did not prevent frailty.

At a glance

Type of study: randomised trial
People studied: 305
How long: 6-month programme, followed for 24 months
Compared with: usual care
Main result: Better quality of life and faster walking; frailty was not prevented.
Strength of evidence: Randomised trials

What this study does not show

The main goal, preventing frailty at 24 months, was not met. The abstract gives no size for the quality of life gain or for the weight lost.

Results from studies in groups of people, mostly in diet and movement programmes. They cannot be promised to any one person. This information is educational and does not replace a consultation with a doctor.