Aging in balance : physical exercise and nutrient dense foods for the vulnerable elderly

The main goal of prevention and health care for elderly people is optimizing 'quality of life'. Frail older persons have limited reserves and are therefore at an increased risk of a decline in health, which may lead to dependency and disability. This thesis focuses on the health-related effects of physical exercise and nutrient dense foods among non-institutionalized frail older people. First, criteria for identification of frailty were investigated using prospective cohort data. It was concluded that physical inactivity in combination with weight loss seems a practical and inexpensive screeni... Mehr ...