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

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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Main Authors: Koji Shibasaki, Shin Kei Kin, Shizuru Yamada, Masahiro Akishita, Sumito Ogawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dietary consumption
Frailty
Nutrition
Older adults
Sex-related differences
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1229-5

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