MUSCLE PERFORMANCE IN AN URBAN POPULATION SAMPLE OF 40- TO 79-YEAR-OLD MEN AND WOMEN

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, Marita Hedber
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Old Men

Association Between Physical Activity, Quadriceps Muscle Performance, and Biological Characteristics of Very Old Men and Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Varesco ◽  
Cécile Coudy-Gandilhon ◽  
Thomas Lapole ◽  
Alice Decourt ◽  
Marine Gueugneau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Total Work ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Very Old ◽  
Maximal Force ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Old Men

Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between physical activity, knee extensors (KE) performance (ie, isometric strength and fatigability), and biological parameters (ie, muscle structural, microvascular, and metabolic properties) in healthy very old men and women. Thirty very old adults (82 ± 1 years, 15 women) performed an isometric Quadriceps Intermittent Fatigue (QIF) test for the assessment of KE maximal force, total work (index of absolute performance), and fatigability. Muscle biopsies from the vastus lateralis muscle were collected to assess muscle fibers type and morphology, microvasculature, and enzymes activity. Correlation analyses were used to investigate the relationships between physical activity (steps/day, actimetry), KE performance, and biological data for each sex separately. Men, compared to women, showed greater total work at the QIF test (44 497 ± 8 629 Ns vs 26 946 ± 4 707 Ns; p < .001). Steps per day were correlated with total work only for women (r = 0.73, p = .011). In men, steps per day were correlated with the percentage (r = 0.57, p = .033), shape factor (r = 0.75, p = .002), and capillary tortuosity of type IIX fibers (r = 0.59, p = .035). No other relevant correlations were observed for men or women between steps per day and biological parameters. Physical activity level was positively associated with the capacity of very old women to perform a fatiguing test, but not maximal force production capacity of the KE. Physical activity of very old men was not correlated with muscle performance. We suggest that very old women could be at higher risk of autonomy loss and increasing the steps per day count could provide a sufficient stimulus for adaptations in less active women.

Muscle mass and fat mass in relation to bone mineral density in very old men and women: the Framingham Heart Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 49 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 745-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Visser ◽  
D.P. Kiel ◽  
J. Langlois ◽  
M.T. Hannan ◽  
D.T. Felson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Framingham Heart Study ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Very Old ◽  
Heart Study ◽  
Old Men

scholarly journals Factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension and cardiovascular risk in hypertensive 60-year-old men and women—a population-based study

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 780-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel C Carlsson ◽  
Per E Wändell ◽  
Gunilla Journath ◽  
Ulf de Faire ◽  
Mai-Lis Hellénius
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Old Men

scholarly journals Dietary polyphenol intake, risk of hypertension and age status in adult Russian/Siberian population

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Berezovikova ◽  
D Denisova ◽  
T Batluk ◽  
L Shcherbakova ◽  
S Malyutina
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Polyphenolic Compounds ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Siberian Population ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Total Consumption ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Low Consumption

Abstract Background Consumption of polyphenolic compounds from various food sources is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular risk factors. The region of residence, the food habits of the population, and age have a significant impact on consumption. Methods Participants: the Siberian urban population (Novosibirsk, HAPIEE study, 9324 (4,249 men and 5,075 women) aged 45-69. Dietary data collected using a 141-item food frequency questionnaire. Data on the polyphenols were taken from the Phenol-Explorer database (3.6). Total polyphenols (TPH) were considered as a sum of all individual classes: flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, lignans and other polyphenols and their food sources. The consumption of polyphenolic compounds in the age groups of 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and more than 65 years was analyzed. To assess the relationship between CVD risk factors and the consumption of TPH, the odds ratio was calculated in quartiles of TPH consumption (OR). Results The consumption of TPH in men was 1273 (647) and 1203 (626) mg/day in women (P < 0,05). The main class for both men and women were flavonoids, as well as phenolic acids. For men, respectively, 68 and 21% of the total consumption of TPH, for women 70 and 20%. Chances of developing hypertension in quartiles of high and low consumption of TPH showed a risk reduction in whole population by 58%, in quartiles of high and low consumption of total flavonoids - by 56% and phenolic acids - by 21%. The main sources of TPH were tea, coffee, fruits, vegetables and rye bread. With increasing age, both men and women experience a decrease in TPH consumption by 9.5 and 11%, respectively, of flavonoids - by 10.6 and 15%. This is due to a decrease in fruit consumption with increasing age. Conclusions The consumption of polyphenol compounds in the Siberian urban population associated with reduction of hypertension and determined by age. The study was carried out in the framework of budget theme No. AAAA-A17-117112850280-2. Key messages Consumption of polyphenolic compounds in the Siberian population is associated with a reduced risk of hypertension. In recommendations for the prevention of hypertension in the older age group, it is necessary to consider the increase in the consumption of fruits and berries from local sources.

Item bias in self-reported functional ability among 75-year-old men and women in three Nordic localities

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Avlund ◽  
Pertti Era ◽  
Michael Davidsen ◽  
Ingrid Gause-Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Functional Ability ◽  
Item Bias ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Old Men

scholarly journals Diet profiles in a population sample from Mediterranean southern France

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Scali ◽  
Aurélia Richard ◽  
Mariette Gerber
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Prevention Policy ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Southern France ◽  
Poor Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractObjectiveA Mediterranean diet quality index (MDQI) was devised to give an overall assessment of dietary habits and to identify groups at risk.DesignThe MDQI was based on scores given for selected levels of consumption of selected nutrients and foods.SettingMediterranean southern France.SubjectsThe sample included 473 men and 491 women in three age classes recruited at random.ResultsOnly 9.5% of men, 9.0% of women, 4.7% of 20–34 year old subjects, 6.6% of 35–54 year old subjects and 14.0% of 55–76 year old subjects were shown to have a healthy diet. However, 10.1% of men, 8.6% of women, 19.4% of 20–34 year old subjects, 10.2% of 35–54 year old subjects and 4.6% of 55–76 year old subjects were shown to have a poor diet. There were significantly fewer smokers among subjects with a good diet but the distribution of moderate wine drinkers was comparable between those with a good diet and those with a poor diet. Correspondence analysis associated a healthy diet with 55–76 year old men and women living in rural areas, who had received primary schooling only and who were manual workers. Both men and women with a poor MDQI score tended to be young and smokers. In addition, women with a poor MDQI tended to be heavy drinkers and obese.ConclusionsThis study showed that the Mediterranean model, which is generally recognized as a healthy diet, appears restricted to older people and to rural areas, whereas urbanized young people depart from it. A nutritional prevention policy targeted at young adults is required to encourage them to adhere to the Mediterranean model. Smoking and drinking showed different distribution patterns in the sample under study.

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