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

Creator:

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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Masters Thesis

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delight to work with and truly inspiring. On a personal note, I wish to thank Tina Saldana for her
Energy and nutrient intake, and body composition of elderly women with different ages and levels of physical activity

Creator:

Bell, Elizabeth J.

Abstract:

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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Masters Thesis

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body mass with a subsequent increase in body fat, as well as the tendency towards inactivity. An