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Dietary patterns and sarcopenia in a Chinese population
Rong Fu1, Yafei Sun2, Junya Zhai3
1Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|June 30, 2021
Summary
A diet rich in coarse cereals and vegetables is linked to a significantly lower risk of sarcopenia. This dietary pattern may help reduce the risk of developing sarcopenia in adults over 40.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and strength, is associated with malnutrition.
- Dietary pattern analysis offers a comprehensive view of nutrition's role in sarcopenia risk.
- Understanding dietary influences is crucial for preventing age-related muscle decline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between major dietary patterns and the risk of sarcopenia.
- To identify specific dietary habits that may protect against sarcopenia.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 591 participants aged over 40.
- Dietary intake assessed using a food-frequency questionnaire.
- Principal component analysis (PCA) identified dietary patterns; logistic regression analyzed associations with sarcopenia risk.
Main Results:
- Sarcopenia was detected in 9.48% of participants (56 cases).
- Four dietary patterns emerged: "coarse cereals and vegetables"; "beverages and animal organs"; "poultry, fish and shrimp"; and "fruits and pasta".
- The "coarse cereals and vegetables" pattern showed a 63% reduced risk of sarcopenia, even after adjusting for confounders.
Conclusions:
- A dietary pattern emphasizing coarse cereals and vegetables is inversely associated with sarcopenia.
- This specific dietary pattern may play a protective role in reducing sarcopenia risk.
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