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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.
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    RELACIÓN DE LA INGESTA PROTEICA Y ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA CON SARCOPENIA EN ADULTOS MAYORES DE LA PARROQUIA MULALÓ DE LA CIUDAD DE LATACUNGA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, 2024-09-25) Villamarín Avila, María Belén; Cruz Hidalgo, Pablo Andrés
    The study of sarcopenia syndrome in the elderly is considered of great importance because it is a disease that has a high prevalence, 50%, in the elderly and affects function, mobility, autonomy, and quality of life, so it is necessary to know how to treat and prevent it. The purpose of this study was to correlate protein intake and physical activity with sarcopenia in the elderly in Mulaló Parish, Latacunga City. This was an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study with a qualitativequantitative approach. Anthropometric data were used to assess nutritional BMI status, while brachial circumference, triceps crease, dynamometry for muscle strength, and time up and go test for physical activity and mobility were used to diagnose sarcopenia, and protein intake was measured using a 24-hour recall. The population consisted of 52 elderly people of both sexes, of whom, according to their nutritional status, 11.5% were underweight, 55.8% had normal nutritional status, 21.3% were overweight and 9.6% were obese, 48.1% had a diagnosis of sarcopenia, 80.8% had poor physical performance and mobility, and 63.5% had low protein intake. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship with the syndrome of sarcopenia with a p value = 0.013, the greater the diminzi.
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    HEMOGLOBINA GLICOSILADA Y EL GRADO DE SARCOPENIA: UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Medicina, 2024-06-10) Sacón Ayerbe, Camila Salomé; Cevallos Teneda, Andrea Carolina
    Type II diabetes mellitus (DM2) and sarcopenia are conditions with high prevalence and significant complications, making them important public health problems. This study is based on a systematic review of 12 original scientific articles published between January 2019 and June 2023, focusing on the relationship between DM2 and sarcopenia. The findings indicate an increasing prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with DM2, especially when glycemic control is inadequate. It was observed that glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels above 8.5% are associated with an increased risk of developing sarcopenia. The studies reviewed also suggest that the most effective treatment to mitigate sarcopenia is a combination of endurance exercise and nutritional counseling. Although HbA1c is a useful indicator for monitoring glycemic control, it does not reflect daily fluctuations in glucose levels, which are also an important factor in the development of sarcopenia. The review concludes that early diagnosis and multidisciplinary intervention are crucial to prevent and treat sarcopenia in patients with DM2.