Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and strength. It is related to a sedentary lifestyle and less than optimal diet. It is a process that begins in the fourth and fifth decades of life
This loss of muscle mass can be halted or reversed with which of the following? A) Aerobic exercise
B) Strength-training exercises
C) A high-protein diet
D) A high-protein diet, high-calorie diet
B
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As of now, the only option to improve body composition is a balanced diet with adequate protein and strength-training exercises using progressive resistance.
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