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A combination of adequate nutrition and regular exercise is recommended to promote muscle health and function.
Practitioners should encourage both dietary and exercise interventions for optimal muscle health in older adults.
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Therefore, a combination of adequate nutrition and regular exercise is recommended to promote muscle health and function.
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Sarcopenia: an Aging Perspective and Management Options
Ana Teixeira et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.1055/a-2577-2577
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