Dietary interventions for sarcopenic obesity should prioritize increased protein intake (1-1.5 g/kg/day) and chronic (not acute) caloric restriction combined with resistance training to prevent muscle loss during weight loss.

Adequate protein intake of 1–1.2 g/kg per day is recommended for geriatrics, and an even higher intake for older people suffering from SO... Acceptable protein intake of 1.2–1.5 g/kg per day should be provided for individuals with acute or chronic diseases... Major RCTs... have suggested that caloric restriction (500 kcal deficit) with at least 0.8 g/kg of protein intake can effectively lose fat and improve physical function... it is still more beneficial to mobility and strength when accompanying with resistance training (148).