association of food intake and physical activity with body composition, muscle strength and muscle function in postmenopausal women

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Sarcopenia is explained as age-related reduction in muscle mass and performance. Some of the most important risk factors for sarcopenia include age, malnutrition, and sedentary life style. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of food intake and physical activity with body composition, muscle strength and muscle function in post -menopausal women