Paproski Justina Jane, Finello Gabriella Celeste, Murillo Alexandra, Mandel Ellen
At the time this article was written, Justina Jane Paproski, Gabriella Celeste Finello, and Alexandra Murillo were students in the PA program at Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Ellen Mandel is a clinical professor in the PA program at Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2019 Nov;32(11):32-36. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000586328.11996.c0.
Sarcopenia, the progressive deterioration of muscle mass, quality, and strength, is prevalent among older adults. Since the first Baby Boomers reached age 65 years in 2010, primary care providers have faced a challenge to address sarcopenia in this growing older population. Preventing sarcopenia is essential for reducing falls, preventing chronic disease, and improving longevity. This article reviews new dietary and exercise guidelines for sarcopenia prevention in older adults.
肌肉减少症是指肌肉质量、品质和力量的逐渐衰退,在老年人中普遍存在。自首批婴儿潮一代在2010年达到65岁以来,初级保健提供者在应对这一不断增长的老年人群体中的肌肉减少症方面面临挑战。预防肌肉减少症对于减少跌倒、预防慢性病和提高寿命至关重要。本文综述了针对老年人预防肌肉减少症的新饮食和运动指南。