Sarcopenia
EWGSOP
Measurement Tools
Nutritional/Exercise Response
100

Primary is primary factor for sarcopenia

Age/Aging

100

Number of criterion used as part of EWGSOP algorithm

3

100

Machine generally used for Appendicular skeletal muscle mass

DXA

100

Recommended protein levels for individuals with sarcopenia

1.0-1.5 g/kg/d

200

Example of secondary factor - Inactivity

Sedentary behavior

Physical inactivity

200

Diagnosis of Physical Performance is low

Sarcopenia severe

200

How muscle cross-sectional area may be measured

CT

MRI

Muscle biopsy

200

True/False - Only aerobic exercise is needed to battle sarcopenia

False

300

Example of secondary factor - Disease

Inflammatory conditions

Osteoarthritis

Neurological disorders

300

Diagnosis if muscle strength is normal

No sarcopenia

300

Two tests used as measurement for skeletal muscle strength

Grip strength

Chair stand test

300

True/False - Individuals with sarcopenia generally consume less protein those without sarcopenia

True

400

Example of secondary factor - Malnutrition

Under/over-nutrition

Medication-related anorexia

400

Diagnosis if muscle quality is low

Sarcopenia confirmed

400
Three tests in Short physical performance battery

5-time sit-to-stand

Balance (feet together, semi-tandem, full-tandem)

8' walk

400

Factors that may modulate protein digestion and absorption

Texture and food preparation

500

Year term "sarcopenia" was coined

1989 (Irwin Rosenberg)

500

Use of SARC-F

Screening tool for possible sarcopenia

500

Cut-off time for 400-meter walk

DNF or >= 6 mins

500

Percent of adults above 75 years old who regularly engage in RE activity

Less than 10%