Adherence
Sarcopenic older adults report significantly lower health-related quality of life and physical activity levels compared to non-sarcopenic controls, independent of malnutrition status.
Sarcopenia doesn't just affect muscle; it significantly lowers your quality of life and how active you feel. If you are noticing a drop in your ability to perform daily activities or a decline in your overall well-being, it may be related to muscle loss. Addressing muscle health through proper nutrition and physical activity can help improve these aspects of your life.
In addition to the defined components of sarcopenia, i.e. muscle mass, strength and function, reported physical activity levels and health-related quality of life were lower in the sarcopenic adults (p < 0.001).
Why this rating
Strong statistical significance (p < 0.001) and use of validated scales (EQ-5D, PASE).
Source
Nutritional status, body composition, and quality of life in community-dwelling sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic older adults: A case-control study
Sjors Verlaan et al. · Clinical Nutrition · 2015
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