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ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
卷 53, 期 1, 页码 E10-E16出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2010.07.013
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Energy expenditure; Physical performance; Living settings; Sex differences
The purpose of the study was to compare the level of energy expenditure due to physical activity (EEPA) and functional fitness (FF) in 59 women and 82 men aged 70-80 years, divided into three groups: permanent residents in assisted-living facilities (ALFs), participants in adult day care centers (DCCs) and older people living independently, members in community senior centers (CSCs). EEPA and FF were analyzed taking into consideration sex differences. The energy expenditure tended to be lower in DCCs and ALFs subjects than in CSCs members, but significant differences were obtained only in women. Women in different living settings differed only in endurance. In men, the differences were clear in most tests (endurance, strength, agility/dynamic balance) except for flexibility. Institutionalization was connected with a significantly lower level of FF and equalization of sex differences. Education seemed to be an important factor influencing the level of FF in men. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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