Publications by authors named "D M Mijnarends"
Objective: To assess the association between muscle parameters (mass, strength, physical performance) and activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life (QoL), and health care costs.
Design: Cross-sectional Maastricht Sarcopenia Study (MaSS).
Setting: Community-dwelling, assisted-living, residential living facility.
Background: the prevalence of sarcopenia increases with age. Physical activity might slow the rate of muscle loss and therewith the incidence of sarcopenia.
Objective: to examine the association of physical activity with incident sarcopenia over a 5-year period.
Background: There is growing evidence of a relationship between nutrients and muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. Although nutrition is seen as an important pillar of treating sarcopenia, data on the nutritional intake of sarcopenic older adults are limited.
Objective: To investigate potential nutritional gaps in the sarcopenic population, the present study compared nutrient intake and biochemical nutrient status between sarcopenic and nonsarcopenic older adults.
Article Synopsis
- Anorexia of aging can lead to under-nutrition in older adults, with significant variations in nutrient intakes among this population.
- A systematic review analyzed 46 studies on energy and macronutrient intake in community-dwelling older adults, revealing average daily energy intakes of 8.9 MJ for men and 7.3 MJ for women.
- Findings indicate that carbohydrate and mono-unsaturated fat intakes were below recommended levels, while fat intake was high, leading to concerns about adequate protein consumption and overall dietary quality in older adults.