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- The study examined the presence of sarcopenia, a condition linked to increased disability, in healthy older adults who are well-nourished.
- Body cell mass (BCM) and lean body mass (LBM) were assessed in 110 participants aged 60-83 through bioimpedance analysis, alongside evaluations of nutrition, muscle function, and activity levels.
- Findings revealed that sarcopenia occurs even in well-nourished elders, with varying prevalence based on the muscle mass metric used, highlighting the need for standardized screening in healthy elderly populations.
Article Abstract
This study analyzed whether sarcopenia, a risk factor for disability in the aged, also occurs in healthy community-dwelling elders with normal nutritional state. As indicators, body cell mass (BCM) and lean body mass (LBM) were determined in 110 Germans (ages 60-83) using bioimpedance analysis. Nutritional status, muscle function, anthropometry, and physical activity level were investigated. Sarcopenia was already present in well nourished healthy elders. Its prevalence depended on the measure of muscle mass used (BCM percent, 22 percent males, 20 percent females; LBM percent, 4 percent males, 11 percent females). In conclusion, screening for presence of sarcopenia is needed in healthy, well-nourished elderly populations requiring an international standardization.
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