Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8257493 | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Amongst components of sarcopenic obesity, higher ALM is a consistent independent predictor of better bone health. Low muscle density may also compromise bone health and balance. Interventions which improve muscle mass and composition may lower fracture risk in sarcopenic obesity.
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Authors
David Scott, Catherine Shore-Lorenti, Lachlan McMillan, Jakub Mesinovic, Ross A. Clark, Alan Hayes, Kerrie M. Sanders, Gustavo Duque, Peter R. Ebeling,