Malnutrition and Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults: Screening, Assessment, and Management Malnutrition And Sarcopenic Obesity Older Adults Screening Assessment

Malnutrition
Malnutrition
  • 11/09/2026 - 12:00 am

Older adults are one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States, representing more than 1 in every 6 Americans. Aging is associated with an increased risk for sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity, all of which may contribute to poorer quality of life. Among older adults, the prevalence of obesity is 36-43%, sarcopenia 10-27%, and sarcopenic obesity 10%.

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