Exercise Training and Nutritional Supplementation for Physical Frailty in Very Elderly People

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Authors

M. A. Fiatarone · Tufts University

Evelyn F. O’Neill · Hebrew SeniorLife

Nancy Ryan · Tufts University

Karen M. Clements · Hebrew SeniorLife

G. Solares · Boston Medical Center

Miriam E. Nelson · Tufts University

Susan B. Roberts ·

Abstract

High-intensity resistance exercise training is a feasible and effective means of counteracting muscle weakness and physical frailty in very elderly people. In contrast, multi-nutrient supplementation without concomitant exercise does not reduce muscle weakness or physical frailty.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Frailty in Older Adults Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 330, Issue 25, pp. 1769-1775

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199406233302501

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