Sarcopenia prevalence and risk factors among residents in aged care : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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Sarcopenia prevalence and risk factors among residents in aged care : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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Sarcopenia is defined as an age-related decline in muscle mass and function and is associated with adverse health outcomes and loss of independence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia among older adults living in residential aged care (RAC). This cross-sectional study recruited 91 older adults (63% women, mean age 86.0 ± 8.3 years) across three RAC facilities within Auckland, New Zealand. Personal interviews were conducted, and physical measure...

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Masters

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2021

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Darroch, Phillipa

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/17325

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sarcopenia / aged care / malnutrition / 321004 Nutritional science

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