Diet Quality and Measures of Sarcopenia in Developing Economies: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Sarcopenia refers to common age-related changes characterised by loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance that results in physical disability, poorer health status, and higher mortality in older adults. Diet quality is indicated as a potentially modifiable risk factor for sarcopenia. However, the association between diet quality and sarcopenia in developing economies appears to be conflicting. Hence, we conducted a systematic review of the literature from developing economies examining the relationship between diet quality and at least one of the three components of sarcopenia, including muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, and the overall risk of sarcopenia. No restrictions on age and study design were employed. We identified 15 studies that met review in

SUBMITTER: Ramadas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8874949 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature