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Weight and Body Composition Management After Menopause: The Effect of Lifestyle Modifications

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Obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the adipose tissue, which is attributed to a positive energy balance and subsequent weight gain [1]. The definition of obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), calculated using the following equation: BMI = weight (kg)/height2 (m2) [2]. Classification of obesity according to BMI is presented in Table 13.1. However, similar values of BMI correspond to varying body fat and body composition in different individuals and populations [1, 2]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is associated with many chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory symptoms, and several types of cancer [1].

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  1. Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 76 Vas. Sofias Ave., 11528, Athens, Greece

    Irene Lambrinoudaki, Eleni Armeni & Nikolaos Tsoltos

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Lambrinoudaki, I., Armeni, E., Tsoltos, N. (2018). Weight and Body Composition Management After Menopause: The Effect of Lifestyle Modifications. In: Birkhaeuser, M., Genazzani, A. (eds) Pre-Menopause, Menopause and Beyond. ISGE Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63540-8_13

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