Nutrition and Function: Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and the Functional Capabilities of Community‐Dwelling Elderly?

Objective: To determine if there is a relationship between body mass index and the ability to perform the usual activities of living in a sample of community‐dwelling elderly.

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