Association between dietary patterns and sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults in five provinces of China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia is prevalent in older adults and not only severely affects their health, but also brings a greater economic burden on the patient's family as well as society. High-quality diet is one of influencing factors of sarcopenia, particularly important for muscle mass and function. This study aims to examine the dietary patterns of community-dwelling older adults in a typical region of China and explore the relationship between these dietary patterns and sarcopenia.

Methods

We used data of the Nutrition and Health Follow-up Study of the Chinese Population in 2021. Food frequency questionnaires were used to obtain food items intake frequency during the last year. Appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), muscle strength and physical performance were assessed acco

SUBMITTER: Pu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906289 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature