Prevalence and Correlates of Sarcopenia among Elderly CKD Outpatients on Tertiary Care

Background: Sarcopenia is a widespread concern in chronic kidney disease (CKD) as well in elderly patients and is one of the main reasons why low-protein diets for this population are controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of sarcopenia among elderly male pa...

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Main Authors: Claudia D’Alessandro, Giorgina Barbara Piccoli, Massimiliano Barsotti, Serena Tassi, Domenico Giannese, Riccardo Morganti, Adamasco Cupisti
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
CKD
aging
sarcopenia
physical performance
functional capacity
protein restriction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/12/1951
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