ArticleInternational health2025
Physical activity and protein-intake strategies to prevent sarcopenia in older people.
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- Anemia as an independent risk factor for sarcopenia in older adults: a cohort study based on CHARLS and ELSA.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Meal Patterns and Protein Food Utilization in Public and Private Geriatric Long-term Care Hospitals.Clinical nutrition research · 2025Article
- Unravelling the Complexity of Sarcopenia Through a Systems Biology Approach.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Associations Among Sleep Duration, Physical Activity, and Nutrient Intake in Korean Adults.Nutrients · 2025Article
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backgroundThis study aimed to determine the physical activity level and protein intake of older people with sarcopenia and investigate the adequate protein intake of older people in Korea.
methodsA total of 1215 older people were recruited from the ninth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants' physical activity, handgrip strength, appendicular skeletal muscle mass and food intake were assessed.
resultsA one-way ANOVA revealed that the normal group exhibited significantly higher values for moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (male p=0.035 and female p=0.028), total intake kcal (p<0.001), carbohydrate (p<0.001), proteins (p<0.001) and fats (male p<0.001 and female p=0.005) compared with all other groups. Participants who met the recommended protein intake demonstrated significantly higher muscle mass (OR=2.16) and muscle strength (OR=2.31) compared with those who did not meet the recommended protein intake. A significant positive correlation between protein intake and skeletal muscle index (r=0.354, p<0.001) and handgrip strength (r=0.358, p<0.001) was observed across all participants.
conclusionOlder individuals who do not meet the recommended protein intake are more likely to experience a loss of muscle mass and strength compared with those who receive the recommended protein intake.
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