Sex-related differences in the association between frailty and dietary consumption in Japanese older people: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Female sex is an important factor predisposing individuals to frailty. Appropriate nutrition is one of the most effective ways to prevent older adults from developing frailty; Sex-related differences have also been detected in the association between nutritional intervention and...

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Autori principali: Koji Shibasaki, Shin Kei Kin, Shizuru Yamada, Masahiro Akishita, Sumito Ogawa
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: BMC 2019-08-01
Serie:BMC Geriatrics
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Accesso online:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1229-5