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Nutrition/Elderly
Term | Definition |
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Sarcopenia | the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. |
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | bathing, dressing, eating, and getting around the house, and using the toilet. |
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) | using the telephone, doing housework, preparing meals, shopping, managing money, and taking medication. |
Lean Body Mass | all body components except stored fat; the fat-free mass of the body. |
Antithrombosis | against the formation of a thrombosis or blood clot. |