A Novel Anthropometry-Based Model to Estimate Appendicular Muscle Mass in Brazilian Older Women

Carlos Aiello Ribeiro; Lorena Rosa; Jorge Mota; Nádia Lima da Silva; Paulo Farinatti

doi:10.1155/jare/1053086

Journal of Aging Research (Jan 2025)

A Novel Anthropometry-Based Model to Estimate Appendicular Muscle Mass in Brazilian Older Women

Carlos Aiello Ribeiro,
Lorena Rosa,
Jorge Mota,
Nádia Lima da Silva,
Paulo Farinatti

Affiliations

Carlos Aiello Ribeiro: Graduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Lorena Rosa: Graduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Jorge Mota: Research Center in Physical Activity Health and Leisure (CIAFEL)
Nádia Lima da Silva: Graduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Paulo Farinatti: Graduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/jare/1053086
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2025

Abstract

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Conclusion: This new anthropometric model has satisfactory prediction qualities and could be applied as a simple and practical method for estimating ASM in Brazilian older women.

Published in Journal of Aging Research

ISSN: 2090-2204 (Print); 2090-2212 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Special situations and conditions: Geriatrics
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/9025

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