Nutrition and Sarcopenia: A Review of the Evidence and Implications for Preventive Strategies

Prevention of age-related losses in muscle mass and strength is key to protecting physical capability in older age and enabling independent living. To develop preventive strategies, a better understanding is needed of the lifestyle factors that influence sarcopenia and the mechanisms involved. Exist...

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Main Authors: Siân Robinson, Cyrus Cooper, Avan Aihie Sayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/510801