Sarcopenia Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is sarcopenia?
A
age related loss of muscle mass and function
2
Q
what age does sarcopenia begin? when does it accelerate?
A
30
accelerates at 60
3
Q
what is sarcopenic obesity?
A
loss of muscle mass but increased fat
4
Q
symptoms of sarcopenia?
A
wt loss
exhaustion
weakness
5
Q
interventions for sarcopenia?
A
EXERCISE
6
Q
what are exercise recommendations?
A
150 mins moderate/75 vigorous
2 days of strength exercises
(for >65)
7
Q
what screening do elderly people get and at what ages?
A
AAA (>65) breast cancer (>50) bowel cancer (>50)
