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Define Body Composition - Geriatric Nutrition?

After 30 years of age 1-2% decline in lean body mass annually is observed. The total body water, bone mass and lean body mass decreases. The body fat mass increases, weight gain are commonly observed in men (central abdominal area) and in women (post menopause). With aging the cardiac, renal and pulmonary functions decrease.

 


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