Department of Food and Nutrition, College of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea.
Institute for Aging and Clinical Nutrition Research, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea.
Nutrients. 2022 Mar 25;14(7):1375. doi: 10.3390/nu14071375.
The aging population contributes to increasing economic and social burden worldwide. Sarcopenia, an age-related degenerative disease and progressive disorder, is characterized by a reduction in skeletal muscle mass and function. This study aims to assess the association between dietary factors and sarcopenia in the Korean elderly using nationwide data. A total of 801 subjects aged 70-84 years were included in this analysis. Subjects were divided into two groups: sarcopenic and nonsarcopenic groups according to the sarcopenia criteria established by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Nutrient and food intakes were assessed using a 24-h recall method. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between sarcopenia and food group and nutrient intakes. In the multivariable models, the meat/fish/egg/legume food group, vegetable group, and total food intake were inversely associated with the prevalence of sarcopenia. The high intakes of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, zinc, carotene, and vitamin B were associated with the lower prevalence of sarcopenia. Therefore, consuming sufficient nutrients through various protein source foods and vegetables will help prevent sarcopenia in the Korean elderly.
人口老龄化给全球带来了日益增长的经济和社会负担。肌少症是一种与年龄相关的退行性疾病和进行性疾病，其特征是骨骼肌质量和功能下降。本研究旨在使用全国性数据评估饮食因素与韩国老年人肌少症之间的关系。共纳入 801 名 70-84 岁的受试者。根据亚洲肌少症工作组制定的肌少症标准，将受试者分为肌少症组和非肌少症组。使用 24 小时回忆法评估营养素和食物的摄入量。采用 logistic 回归分析评估肌少症与食物组和营养素摄入量之间的关系。在多变量模型中，肉/鱼/蛋/豆类食物组、蔬菜组和总食物摄入量与肌少症的患病率呈负相关。高能量、碳水化合物、蛋白质、纤维、锌、类胡萝卜素和维生素 B 的摄入与肌少症的低患病率相关。因此，通过各种蛋白质来源的食物和蔬菜摄入足够的营养素有助于预防韩国老年人的肌少症。
