Research
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The Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS), a measure of overall dietary quality, is not associated with any sarcopenia components (muscle strength, lean mass, or physical performance) in older adults.
Don't just focus on 'eating healthy' in a general sense. This study suggests that general diet quality scores don't predict muscle mass. Instead, focus on ensuring you are getting enough protein and total energy, especially if you are exercising.
ModerateRefutesMEDIUM confidence
None of the sarcopenia components were associated with the Australian Recommended Food Score (derived from the Australian Eating Survey) in either gym group.
Why this rating
Cross-sectional design; self-reported dietary data.
Source
Associations of Sarcopenia Components With Physical Activity and Nutrition in Australian Older Adults Performing Exercise Training
Ewelina Akehurst et al. · Research Square · 2020
DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-71447/v1
cross_sectional · n=80Cited 1×
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