Objective This study aimed to determine the comparative effectiveness of interventions in
treatment of sarcopenia. The primary outcome was the measure of treatment effect on …

New evidence shows that older adults need more dietary protein than do younger adults to
support good health, promote recovery from illness, and maintain functionality. Older people …

Background Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and low body
weight have impaired pulmonary status, reduced diaphragmatic mass, lower exercise …

Background Escalating awareness of the magnitude of the challenge posed by low levels of
physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) highlights the …

Sarcopenia is defined as an age‐related decrease in muscle mass and performance.
Several consensus definitions of sarcopenia exist, each providing different cut points and …

BACKGROUND: Much interest has been focused on nutritional treatment of sarcopenia, loss
of muscle mass and performance associated to aging; however, its benefits are unclear …

ABSTRACT Position Statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) presents
this position based on a critical examination of literature surrounding the effects of essential …

Malnutrition is common among older persons, with important consequences increasing
frailty and morbidity and reducing health expectancy. On the contrary, calorie restriction (CR …

Backgrounds & aims Obesity and sarcopenia are independent illnesses associated with
contemporary dietary and physical activity behaviors, aggravated by aging. Their …

Diet and nutrition may be important modifiable risk factors for the development, progression
and management of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive …