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Dietary behavior and body composition parameters among self-reported exercising and non-exercising elderly women

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Bell, Kathleen A.

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The percentage of the American population who are 65 years old or older is rapidly increasing, especially the proportion of women. It is becoming crucial to encourage lifestyle behaviors that will enable senior women to remain in optimal health. Following the 1990 Dietary Guidelines' recommendations to limit fat intake and...

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were compared between groups using t-tests or Mann- Whitney U tests. Both elderly women exercisers
Energy and nutrient intake, and body composition of elderly women with different ages and levels of physical activity

Creator:

Bell, Elizabeth J.

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The US population over the age of 65 years is growing rapidly, with elderly women outnumbering men by 50 percent. Studies show that aging is often accompanied by reduced energy intake, inadequate nutrition, and the loss of lean body mass with a subsequent increase in body fat, as well as...

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