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April 19, 2026Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Assessment of Dietary Consumption in Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Sarcopenia

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AGAna Luíza Lopes GonçalvesTNThiago NevesJMJuliana Cristina Lemos de Souza Marchesi

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Overview

Findings assess nutrient intake and muscle health risks in community-dwelling older adults, suggesting nutritional improvements are needed.

Key Points

  • The research aims to assess the dietary consumption patterns in older adults to understand the relationship with sarcopenia.
  • Comparative analysis of nutrient intake between older adults with and without sarcopenia
  • Assessment of dietary consumption using food frequency questionnaires
  • Evaluation of muscle health in participants
  • Both groups had lower intake of key nutrients necessary for muscle health
  • Identified nutrient deficiencies may contribute to the risk of developing sarcopenia

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Gonçalves et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e47193010ef96374d8de0ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2026.2653482
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