Prevención de la sarcopenia en el paciente adulto mayor con obesidad

Abstract

Introduction: Sarcopenic obesity is distinguished by age-related decline in muscularity, strength or physical function, with increased prevalence in an aging adult population at risk for complications from both sarcopenia and other pathologies such as obesity. There are current dietary and pharmacological strategies that will help to lead a better quality of life. Methodology: this was a systematic review of validated medical literature with management of ''descriptors in health sciences'' to delimit and specify the research topic: prevention of sarcopenia in the elderly patient with obesity, for the search medical platforms were used whose articles were rated as high impact. Objective: To gather updated information on the prevention of sarcopenia in older adult patients with obesity. Conclusion: Sarcopenia and obesity in older adults leads to a decrease in skeletal muscle strength and function, seriously affecting their quality of life, so it is necessary to apply the diagnostic criteria early in order to implement timely intervention and treatment.