Diet Quality and Measures of Sarcopenia in Developing Economies: A Systematic Review

Ramadas, Amutha; Law, Hian Hui; Krishnamoorthy, Raanita; Ku, Jordan Wei Shan; Mohanty, Parimala; Lim, Matteus Zhen Chien; Shyam, Sangeetha

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“…People with a high diet quality usually have more diversified eating habits. In a systematic review of diet quality and sarcopenia in developing economies, diet quality defined by diversity and nutrient adequacy was found to be positively associated with the components of sarcopenia (muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance) ( 27 ). Although dietary variety analyses do not necessarily take into account the “healthfulness” of foods within food groups as diet quality or patterns (such as Mediterranean diet), most dietary guidelines recommend adding a variety of foods.…”

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Dietary diversity and possible sarcopenia among older people in China: a nationwide population-based study

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Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundSarcopenia is a common geriatric disease. Many dietary factors may contribute to the development of sarcopenia. Few studies have been conducted on dietary diversity and sarcopenia in Chinese older adults. Among a nationwide sample, the objective of this study is to assess the association between the dietary diversity score (DDS) and the prevalence of possible sarcopenia. We considered the different patterns of dietary diversity in relation to possible sarcopenia.MethodsWe conducted this analysis utilizing the cross-sectional data from the 2012, 2014, and 2018 waves of the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey (CLHLS). A standard developed by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 (AWGS2019) was used to assess the possibility of sarcopenia. On the basis of the DDS generated by previous studies, we have constructed four new indicators as follows: total diet, animal-based diet, plant-based diet, and plant-based diet without the consumption of legume products and nuts. We used the generalized estimation equation (GEE) model to evaluate the associations between the DDS of the total diet, animal-based diet, plant-based diet, and plant-based diet without the intake of legume products and nuts and possible sarcopenia. These associations were statistically adjusted for a variety of potential confounders. Sensitivity analysis was performed by excluding some participants who were long-term bedridden, had Alzheimer's disease, or were terminally ill.ResultsThe analysis included 6,624 participants (mean age 83.4 years at baseline). In our study, we found that participants with a higher DDS of the total diet (OR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.51–0.77), animal-based diet (OR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.49–0.79), and plant-based diet (OR = 0.64;95% CI: 0.51–0.80) were at a lower risk of developing sarcopenia. In sensitivity analyses, the associations remained unchanged.ConclusionTaking a diversified diet, including animal foods, may reduce the risk of developing sarcopenia. According to the findings of this study, adopting a diversified diet might reduce the risk of sarcopenia for older adults.

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“…Several studies have reported an association between diet and sarcopenia (7,13,18,(26)(27)(28)(29). There is, however, a lack of evidence from developing countries, as most of these studies were based on data from developed countries (23).…”

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Dietary diversity and possible sarcopenia among older people in China: a nationwide population-based study

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“…Adequate nutrient intake is important for maintaining muscle strength [39]. A systematic review also reported that nutrient sufficiency is positively correlated with sarcopenia-related parameters such as muscle strength and muscle mass [40]. Therefore, the Japanese dietary pattern adherence might contribute to handgrip strength maintenance through better nutrient intake.…”

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Association between Japanese Diet Adherence and Muscle Weakness in Japanese Adults Aged ≥50 Years: Findings from the JSTAR Cohort Study

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Tomata

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Japanese diet adherence has been inversely correlated with muscle weakness. In this study, we aimed to validate that association. Longitudinal data from 1699 individuals aged ≥50 years (mean age 62.5 ± 6.9 years, 50.4% female) at two time points (2007 and 2011) were used. Participants without muscle weakness from several regions in Japan were included. The 12-component revised Japanese Diet Index (rJDI12) classified by tertiles assessed adherence to the Japanese dietary pattern. Muscle weakness was defined as a handgrip strength of ˂18 kg for females and ˂28 kg for males based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria 2019. A multivariate logistic approach was used to determine the relationship between rJDI12 tertile and the occurrence of muscle weakness by calculating the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (95% CI) throughout the observation period. Muscle weakness was negatively correlated with the highest rJDI12 tertile (OR [95% CI] 0.891 [0.814, 0.973] for T3). This association was consistent in sensitivity analyses with multiple imputations of missing values. Closely following the Japanese dietary pattern appears to reduce the occurrence of muscle weakness among the aging population in this study, suggesting it may prevent frailty and sarcopenia in the aging population.

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“…At the same time, incidence of age-related sarcopenia is also on the rise, and it has become an important focus of geriatric research 2 . Sarcopenia is defined as the age-related loss of indicators of skeletal muscle quality, including muscle mass, strength and physical performance 3 . In older adults, sarcopenia is associated with an increase in adverse outcomes, including falls, functional decline, weakness and death 4 , 5 .…”

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Relationship between tooth loss and sarcopenia in suburban community-dwelling older adults in Shanghai and Tianjin of China

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Han

et al. 2022

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Both sarcopenia and loss of teeth are associated with aging. The purpose of this study was to investigate potential relationships between tooth loss and sarcopenia and its components in suburban community-dwelling older adults of Shanghai and Tianjin, China. The subjects were 1494 people over 60 years of age (40.7% men; aged 71.64 ± 5.97 years) from Chongming District of Shanghai and Hangu District of Tianjin. Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS) criteria were used to define sarcopenia. Muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance were assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer, a grip strength test, and a four-meter walk test, respectively. The subjects were divided into groups depending on self-reported loss of teeth. Our studies found no correlation between tooth loss and sarcopenia or muscle mass. However, the walking speed of female participants with at least 10 teeth lost was 0.059 m/s slower than that of participants with fewer than 10 teeth lost (p < 0.001), and grip strength was 1.577 kg lower among male participants with at least 10 teeth lost than among males with fewer than 10 teeth lost (p = 0.023). These results are consistent with the importance of good oral hygiene in preventing declines of physical performance in older adults.

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Diet Quality and Measures of Sarcopenia in Developing Economies: A Systematic Review

Cited by 7 publications

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Dietary diversity and possible sarcopenia among older people in China: a nationwide population-based study

Dietary diversity and possible sarcopenia among older people in China: a nationwide population-based study

Association between Japanese Diet Adherence and Muscle Weakness in Japanese Adults Aged ≥50 Years: Findings from the JSTAR Cohort Study

Relationship between tooth loss and sarcopenia in suburban community-dwelling older adults in Shanghai and Tianjin of China

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