Abstract
Increasing evidence suggests that anorexia of aging can cause physical and mental impairment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between anorexia of aging and measures of physical performance, muscle strength, and functional status in older persons aged 80 years or older.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 268-274 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the American Medical Directors Association |
Volume | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Activities of Daily Living
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anorexia
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Muscle Strength
- Physical Fitness
- Prospective Studies