Impact of Weight Loss on Physical Function with Changes in Strength, Muscle Mass, and Muscle Fat Infiltration in Overweight to Moderately Obese Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial

• Main Authors: Adam J. Santanasto (Author), Nancy W. Glynn (Author), Mark A. Newman (Author), Christopher A. Taylor (Author), Maria Mori Brooks (Author), Bret H. Goodpaster (Author), Anne B. Newman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose. Evaluate the effects of weight loss on muscle mass and area, muscle fat infiltration, strength, and their association with physical function. Methods. Thirty-six overweight to moderately obese, sedentary older adults were randomized into either a physical activity plus weight loss (PA+WL) o...