The Impact of Beef on Muscle Fatigue in Older Adults

Exclusion Criteria

• •Inability or refusal to sign the informed consent
• •Significant orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to exercise
• •Inability or refusal to perform muscle fatigue tests
• •Has dietary restrictions that prevent to consumption of beef, soy and/or wheat
• •Has liver or kidney complications
• •Live or work \>25 miles from Bloomington study site or does not have transportation to the study site
• •Anticipate elective surgery during the study period
• •Diagnosis of progressive neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
• •Fracture or serious injury in the last 6 months
• •Stroke, revascularization, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism in the past 12 months
• •Severe cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled systemic hypertension, chronic pulmonary disease
• •Plan to move residence or travel out of the local area during the study period
• •Current use of anti-coagulants (e.g. Coumadin or Warfarin)
• •Current use of prescription medications that affect heart rate or blood vessel dilation
• •Psychological or social characteristics that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in the study