Sarcopenia (in Greek, sarx for flesh and penia for loss) is considered, “poverty of the flesh” (Rosenberg, 1997). The term is used to describe the loss of skeletal muscle and progressive weakness that occurs with aging. Sarcopenia is also used to describe the associated changes in the nervous system, endocrine system, levels of inflammation, and body fat distribution, as well as poor nutrition and reduced physical activity that is associated with aging. The most prominent effects are …
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