Hospitalisation and Sarcopenia

Question 1

What is Sarcopenia?

Answer 1

‘Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and strength’ Morley et al 2001

Question 2

What is Cachexia?

Answer 2

Complex metabolic syndrome, linked with underlying illness, characterised by muscle and fat loss.

Question 3

What is Frailty?

Answer 3

Age-related decline in multiple physiological systems, equalling vulnerability to health outcomes and hospitalisation.

Question 4

What is secondary Sarcopenia?

Answer 4

Result of bed rest, sedentary lifestyle,

Question 5

Nutrition related Sarcopenia?

Answer 5

Inadequate dietary intake (mainly protein)

Question 6

What does F.R.A.I.L stand for?

Answer 6

Fatigue
Resistance
Aerobic 
Illness
Loss of Weight

Question 7

Strength? Assisted walking? Rise from a chair? Climb stairs? Falls? are all screening questions for?

Answer 7

Sarcopenia

Question 8

Active lifestyle, adequate energy intake and protein intake can all be used to enhance?

Answer 8

Quality of life and Sarcopenia

Question 9

Inadequate protein intake and ability to use it results in?

Answer 9

Loss of functionality of Muscles, Bones and Immune system

Question 10

Prevalence of Sarcopenia occurs in?

Answer 10

> 65 year old