SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR):THE INFLUENCE OF NUTRITION AND OBESITY ON AGING

Abstract

Introduction: This review explores the relationship between nutrition, obesity, and aging, with a particular focus on the influence of obesity on the aging process. Obesity and aging are two conditions that have a major impact on human health, with the prevalence of obesity increasing with age. Both conditions contribute to the risk of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and other chronic diseases that often occur in old age. Understanding the mechanisms of aging and the role of nutrition and weight control are key to slowing down the aging process and improving the quality of life among the elderly.
(2) Methods: This study used a systematic review method, with a literature search on databases such as Google Scholar, Sport and Health Science, Web of Science, and PubMed. The search was conducted on articles for the last 15 years in Indonesian and English. From the search results, 33,467 studies were found, and after the selection process, 30 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were further analyzed. Articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria or were indirectly related to the topic were excluded.
(3) Results: Analysis of the selected studies showed a strong association between obesity nutrition and aging. This emphasizes that a good diet plays an important role in slowing down aging and preventing age-related diseases. Good nutrition management, along with other health interventions, is an important strategy to maintain health and quality of life in old age. These results indicate a positive correlation between obesity, nutrition, and aging. Weight control and balanced nutrition have been shown to be important strategies in preventing age-related diseases and improving the quality of life of the elderly.
(4) Discussion: The findings from this study highlight the importance of appropriate nutrition interventions and obesity control in efforts to slow aging. The clinical implications of this study include the development of better health programs to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In addition, further research is needed to explore the mechanisms of interaction between nutrition, obesity, and aging and to develop innovative intervention strategies to promote healthy aging.