Percent body fat, but not lean mass, is associated with objectively measured physical function in middle-aged women

Objectives The relationship between components of body composition and physical function is not well characterized among middle-aged women. This cross-sectional study examined the strength of the associations between lean mass and percent fat and physical function in middle-aged women. Study Design Body composition, physical function and physical activity were objectively measured in 80 women (mean age 52.58 ± 6.10 years; range = 40−63 years)....