Influence of Body Fat Percentage, Muscle Mass, Protein, and Mineral Abundance on Decreasing Handgrip Strength in Community-dwelling Older Adults: A 1-year Longitudinal Study
Abstract:Objective: The goal of this study was to determine the effect of chemical composition of the body and muscle mass on decreasing handgrip strength among community-dwelling older adults. Methods: In this longitudinal study, we measured body chemical composition and muscle mass at baseline (n = 209) and 1 year later (n = 155) in 2,671 community-dwelling older adults. Participants were categorized into specific groups: those with low skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), low handgrip strength, high percent body fat, p… Show more
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