Immobility

Question 1

What is sarcopenia?

Answer 1

Age-related loss of muscle mass and function

Question 2

What is meant by sarcopenic obesity? What disorders does it increase the risk of?

Answer 2

Loss of muscle mass with increased fat

Increases risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, CVD

Question 3

What is the difference between primary and secondary sarcopenia?

Answer 3

Primary = just age-related
Secondary = relative contribution of other factors (e.g. undernutrition)

Question 4

What is the only proven effective intervention for sarcopenia?

Answer 4

Exercise