Abnormalities in body composition can occur at any body weight. Low muscle mass is a
predictor of poor morbidity and mortality and occurs in several populations. This narrative …

The goal of the 8th edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity is to help primary
care physician provide safe, effective care to patients with obesity by offering evidence …

In older age, body composition changes as fat mass increases and redistributes. Therefore,
the current body mass index (BMI) classification may not accurately reflect risk in older …

Sarcopenia comprises a loss of muscle function and muscle mass. So far, the association
between the later and mortality in older adults is inconsistent. A meta-analysis was …

Objective there may be age-related differences in the impact of weight change on health.
This study systematically reviewed the evidence on the relationship between weight change …

Background One-fourth of women experience substantially higher weight years after
childbirth. We examined weight change from prepregnancy to 18 months postpartum …

Body composition changes as a result of ageing may impact the survival of older adults.
However, its influence on mortality risk is uncertain. Currently, the best method for body …

Aging is a global public health concern. From the age of 50, muscle mass, muscle strength
and physical performance tend to decline. Sarcopenia and frailty are frequent in community …

Background In the general population, body mass index (BMI= weight (kg)/(height (m)) 2)
shows a U-shaped relation to mortality, which is attributable to a combination of an inverse …

Objectives Muscle mass is one of the key components in defining sarcopenia and is known
to be important for locomotion and body homeostasis. Lean mass is commonly used as a …