A 81-year-old man has been identified as having sarcopenia using the SARC-F questionnaire followed by grip strength testing and muscle mass assessment...

Question

A 81-year-old man has been identified as having sarcopenia using the SARC-F questionnaire followed by grip strength testing and muscle mass assessment. He has a CFS of 4 and is otherwise well. What is the MOST evidence-based intervention for sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

Progressive resistance exercise training combined with adequate protein intake (1.0-1.2 g/kg/day)

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Testosterone replacement therapy

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Growth hormone supplementation

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Creatine supplementation alone

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Bed rest to conserve energy

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Sarcopenia Management - Exercise and Nutrition

A 81-year-old man has been identified as having sarcopenia using the SARC-F questionnaire followed by grip strength testing and muscle mass assessment. He has a CFS of 4 and is otherwise well. What is the MOST evidence-based intervention for sarcopenia?