The Seasonal Variations of Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity in Turkish Older Adults

Authors : Nesli ERSOY, İlker TAŞÇI, Hüseyin DORUK, Neslişah RAKICIOĞLU

Pages : 327-331

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.519430

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Publication Date : 2020-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Regular physical activities contributes to better health outcomes in all stages of life. Older adults may have altered levels of exercise at different times of the year. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥65 years of age); in Ankara, is the capital city of Turkey, were recruited prospectively. Physical activity status and the resting metabolic rate were assessed every three months insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(May, August, November, and February);. Results: Overall, 31 individuals were analyzed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age; women: 73.9±7.0 years, men: 75.5±5.7 years; women: 65.0%);. The level of physical activity was highest in autumn insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(44.0±41.0 min); and summer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(41.0±48.0 min); but lowest in winter insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(24.0±19.0 min); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. The ratio of performing regular daily exercise was highest in summer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(25.8%);, which decreased significantly in winter insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(9.7%);. No statistically significant changes were noted in the total daily energy expenditure and resting metabolic energy expenditure across four seasons. Conclusion: Although some increases were observed in autumn and summer, the level of physical activity in older adults was low in all seasons. However, daily energy expenditure remained constant. The study suggests that there is a need for improvement in lifestyle behaviors of Turkish older adults to increase health-related quality of life and also to prevent adverse outcomes.
Keywords : Seasonal changes, physical activity, Older adults, Resting metabolic energy expenditure