Abstract
Age-related declines in skeletal muscle mass (sarcopenia) and strength (dynapenia) compromise musculoskeletal health. This may be exacerbated in the presence of obesity. Dynapenic obesity is more consistently associated with poor physical performance than sarcopenic obesity and so may be a better predictor of falls, but both sarcopenic and dynapenic obese individuals may have greater risk for osteoporosis and fractures than obese alone. Osteoarthritis may also be common in sarcopenic and dynapenic obesity. Weight loss and resistance training is the most effective therapy for improving body composition and muscle function, while reducing risk for falls, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in older adults.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nutritional Influences on Bone Health |
Subtitle of host publication | 9th International Symposium |
Editors | Connie M. Weaver, Robin M. Daly, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari |
Place of Publication | Gewerbestrasse Cham Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 35 - 48 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-32417-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-32415-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Aug 2016 |
Event | International Symposium on Nutritional Aspects of Osteoporosis - InterContinental Montreal, Montreal, Canada Duration: 17 Jun 2015 → 20 Jun 2015 Conference number: 9th |
Conference
Conference | International Symposium on Nutritional Aspects of Osteoporosis |
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Abbreviated title | ISNAO 2015 |
Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Montreal |
Period | 17/06/15 → 20/06/15 |
Keywords
- Sarcopenic obesity
- Sarcopenia
- Dynapenia
- Obesity
- Falls
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis