The role of nutrition and physical activity in frailty: A review

Frailty is a clinical syndrome with a worldwide prevalence of 5–27% among those aged over 65 years. Frailty is characterised by loss of muscle strength and impaired physical function, and is associated with increased falls, hospitalisation and death. Nutritional deficiencies and low physical activity are common in this age group due to ill health, disability and reductions in enthusiasm, food intake and therefore, energy availability. Both low...