Should The Frail Elderly Exercise?

"Objective: To examine the effects of 17 weeks of physical exercise and micronutrient 'supplements, such as vitamins] on the 'physical and mental] well-being of 139 independently living, frail, elderly subjects...

"Conclusion: 'Physical and mental] well-being in frail elderly people was not responsive to 17 weeks of intervention with exercise and/or micronutrient enriched foods."

NOTE: The researchers' observations indicated that longer-term action of exercise and nutrition may be beneficial. Emphasis added.

Should The Frail Elderly Exercise? Bibliography

British Journal of Sports Med., vol. 36, 2002. Chin, Paw, de Jong et al., Div. of Human Nutrition & Inst. for Res., & Dept. of Social Med., Vrije U., The Netherlands

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