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%.
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%.