EC Nutrition

The challenge, we face now, is hard as we are observing new emerging trends of increasing obesity, shrinking muscle mass and strength as age progresses. The term defining this new challenge is “Sarcopenic Obesity” (SO) which is sarcopenia (muscle loss) and obesity (increasing fat content). To reverse this dual impact, physical exercise and moderation of diet is important. In our case study, we achieved this balance by negative change in the fat mass by 14% and a positive change in muscle mass by 4%. The change in body weight was about negative 2%. A regular exercise schedule focused on increment of muscle mass and increment in the dietary protein intake was the key to achieve this. Not only was it able to improve muscle mass but also muscle strength and aerobic capacity of subject.

 Keywords: Sarcopenic Obesity; Muscle Loss; Fat Mass; Protein Intake; Aerobic Capacity

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