Sarcopenia in brazilian rural and urban elderly women: is there any difference?

Sarcopenia was initially defined as an age-related loss of muscle mass [1]. Recent definitions have incorporated elements of strength and physical performance, as well as muscle mass in the identification criteria [2] and causes other than aging in its etiology.

Source: Nutrition - July 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Let ícia Mazocco, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Thiago G. Barbosa-Silva, Patrícia Chagas Source Type: research