New insights on the link between body composition, nutritional status and physical performance in elderly outpatients.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between body composition, nutritional status and physical ability in elderly outpatients.

Method: . In this cross-sectional study, demographic data and medical history were collected from patients aged ≥60 years followed in the Geriatric Outpatient Clinic from October 2010 to February 2014.