The association between body composition and quality of life among elderly Italians

This study aimed to assess the body composition and quality of life in elderly Italian people and to value the association between these variables. Height, weight, humerus breadth, circumferences, skinfolds, and hand grip strength were measured in 256 older adults (age: M: 81.1 ± 7.3, F: 84.9 ± 8.1 years). Body mass index, waist–hip ratio, waist–height ratio, upper-arm areas, and body composition parameters were calculated. Quality of life (QoL)...