Does taqIA polymorphism in dopamine D2 receptor gene complicate weight maintenance in younger obese patients?
In this program, younger A1⁺ participants exhibited problems in maintaining weight loss during a weight-loss program.
Few older Chinese are meeting the intake of the various food groups based on the recommendations in the CFP guidelines, thus increasing the risk of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases. Action is needed to increase dissemination and uptake of nutrition education, with interventions targeted at socio-economic regions. Moreover, specific dietary guidelines for older Chinese people should be developed.