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A study protocol of Older Person’s Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN) - a sit-to-stand activity combined with oral protein supplement – effects on physical function and independence: a cluster randomized clinical trial

BACKGROUND: Poor nutrition and age per see add to the development of sarcopenia, i.e. loss of muscle mass and strength, which contributes to increased risk of impaired activities of daily living (ADL) and reduced independence. Protein deficiency plays an important role in the development of sarcopen...

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Autores principales: Grönstedt, Helena, Vikström, Sofia, Cederholm, Tommy, Franzén, Erika, Seiger, Åke, Wimo, Anders, Faxén-Irving, Gerd, Boström, Anne-Marie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6000965/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29898671
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0824-1