Obesity, Physical Fitness and Inflammation in the Elderly

Among the elderly, obesity is paradoxically associated with a lower mortality risk. Thus, this study describes fitness levels by Body Mass Index (BMI) category and the associations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and Vitamin D levels with muscle strength, in community-dwelling older...

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Main Authors: Bruno Silva, Miguel Camões, Mário Simões, Pedro Bezerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/2/4/30