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Sarcopenia is defined by the presence of both low muscle mass and low muscle function (strength or physical performance).

To diagnose sarcopenia, you need both low muscle mass and low muscle function (strength or performance).

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the diagnosis of sarcopenia requires the presence of both low muscle mass and low muscle function, which can be defined by low muscle strength or low physical performance.
Ilaria Liguori et al. · Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2018

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Based on EWGSOP operational definition.

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Sarcopenia: assessment of disease burden and strategies to improve outcomes

Ilaria Liguori et al. · Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2018

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