Publications by authors named "Donja M Mijnarends"
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.
Micronutrient deficiencies and low dietary intakes among community-dwelling older adults are associated with functional decline, frailty and difficulties with independent living. As such, studies that seek to understand the types and magnitude of potential dietary inadequacies might be beneficial for guiding future interventions. We carried out a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Both sarcopenia and physical frailty are geriatric syndromes causing loss of functionality and independence. This study explored the association between sarcopenia and physical frailty and the overlap of their criteria in older people living in different community (care) settings. Moreover, it investigated the concurrent validity of the FRAIL scale to assess physical frailty, by comparison with the widely used Fried criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The main objective of this study was to develop a feedback system that improves the translation of malnutrition performance data from the Dutch National Prevalence Measurement of Care Problems (LPZ) into relevant evidence- and practice-based interventions in care homes.
Methods: The process consisted of two stages. The first was the development of a feedback system.
Background: This study critically appraises the measurement properties of tools to measure muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older people. This can support the selection of a valid and reliable set of tools that is feasible for future screening and identification of sarcopenia.
Methods: The databases PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Cochrane were systematically searched (January 11, 2012).