Comparative Analysis of the Body Mass Index of Elderly People with a State of Physical Activity

Abstract

In old age, the lifestyle changes. The majority of the people stop working in production, do less physical labor, which requires a lot of calories. In addition, due to the fact that the elderly have several chronic diseases, they are under the necessity to reduce physical activity and follow a certain diet.

Physical activity is recommended for any patient, but its volume depends on the physical fitness and activity of the patient, the initial state of health, the presence of chronic diseases.