“…Aging is a continuous process in which morphological and functional declines occur, such as decreased lean body mass, bone and functional capacity (Buffa, Floris, Putzu, & Marini, 2011;Penha, Piçarro, Neto, & De, 2012;Roubenoff & Hughes, 2000), factors which may contribute significantly to an increase in the risk of falls and fractures (Mazo, Liposcki, Ananda, & Prevê, 2007), as well as negative changes in the metabolic profile (Lara, Casanova, & Spritzer, 2010). In the case of women, these aging consequences are intensified with menopause, a period characterized by the disruption of menstrual cycles and loss of ovarian function (World Health Organization, 1996).…”