Identification of Sarcopenic Obesity in German Nursing Home Residents—The Role of Body Composition and Malnutrition in the BaSAlt Cohort-Study

Background: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a phenotype, which is defined by reduced muscle strength, muscle mass, and obesity. Limited mobility leads to increased sedentary behavior and decreased physical activity. Both sarcopenia and obesity are aggravated by these factors. In combination, SO is an add...

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Main Authors: Daniel Haigis, Leon Matting, Silas Wagner, Gorden Sudeck, Annika Frahsa, Ansgar Thiel, Gerhard Eschweiler, Andreas Michael Nieß
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/3791