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    MANEJO NUTRICIONAL EN ADULTOS MAYORES CON SARCOPENIA
    (2025-06-18) Chicaiza Caiza, Dany Fabricio; Guevara Villacís, Mishelts Vanessa; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética
    This article is a systematic study on nutritional intervention in older adults with sarcopenia, the main objective is to update information on adequate nutrition and the benefits of supplementation. The study methodology is qualitative, descriptive, where strategies of documentary analysis of scientific articles, postgraduate theses, clinical cases, bibliographic reviews were applied, for which the following keywords related to the topic were used: “sarcopenia, diet, supplementation, older adult, muscle mass”. The results indicate that providing sufficient protein and combined with exercise allows maintaining muscle mass and counteracting muscle loss, promoting growth and repair. The recommended amount of protein is 1.2 to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day in older adults. It is significant to distribute protein intake in a balanced way throughout the day, including high quality sources such as lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy and legumes. There are benefits supplements that help in the treatment of sarcopenia, those containing leucine, creatine, vitamin D, among others, as they have nutrients that help to improve muscle protein synthesis, promoting muscle function and reducing inflammation.