Light Intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to body mass index and grip strength in older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study.

Light Intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to body mass index and grip strength in older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study.

BACKGROUND:Identifying modifiable determinants of fat mass and muscle strength in older adults is important given their impact on physical functioning and health. Light intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior are potential determinants, but their relations to these outcomes are poorly und...

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Main Authors: David Bann, Don Hire, Todd Manini, Rachel Cooper, Anda Botoseneanu, Mary M McDermott, Marco Pahor, Nancy W Glynn, Roger Fielding, Abby C King, Timothy Church, Walter T Ambrosius, Thomas M Gill, LIFE Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4315494?pdf=render

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