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Sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, and functional impairments in older adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 1999-2004.
The researchers tested the hypothesis that the prevalence of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity would be similar based on the different NIH criteria, increase with age, and be associated with risk of impairment limitations. They concluded that the prevalence of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity varies greatly, and a uniform definition is needed to identify and characterize these high-risk populations.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Batsis JA, Mackenzie TA, Lopez-Jimenez F .
Sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, and functional impairments in older adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 1999-2004.
Nutr Res 2015 Dec;35(12):1031-9. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2015.09.003.
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Keywords: Elderly, Obesity, Chronic Conditions, Health Status