Increased body mass index is associated with sarcopenia and related outcomes

• Main Authors: Nurul Nabilah, Akmal Hashim, Sumaiyah, Mat, Myint, Phyo K, Kioh, Sheng Hui, Delibegovic, Mirela, Chin, Ai-Vyrn, Shahrul, Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Noran, Naqiah Hairi, Khoo, Selina, Tan, Maw Pin *
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2023
• Subjects: QP Physiology; RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2760/; https://doi.org/10.1111/eci.13874
• Institution: Sunway University

Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of lean body mass, muscle strength and physical performance in older adults, is a geriatric syndrome. Physical inactivity, increasing sedentary behaviour, as well as poor nutritional and health status enhance the progressive decline of muscle function and strength a...