Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Adults in Singapore: Yishun Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the overlapping prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia and the association between parameters of malnutrition with muscle mass and strength in a community-dwelling Singaporean adult population.

Design

This was a cross-sectional study.

Setting

Large north-eastern residential town of Yishun in Singapore.

Participants

Random sampling of community-dwelling Singaporeans aged 21-90 years old (n=541).

Measurements

Anthropometry, body composition and handgrip strength (muscle strength) were measured. Sarcopenia was identified using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan (muscle mass). Nutritional status was measured using Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA-SF). Other questionnaires collected included physical activity and cognition. Assoc

SUBMITTER: Tan VMH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280577 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature