Nutr Res Pract.  2019 Feb;13(1):47-57. 10.4162/nrp.2019.13.1.47.

Sarcopenic obesity can be negatively associated with active physical activity and adequate intake of some nutrients in Korean elderly: Findings from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008–2011)

• Son J
• Yu Q
• Seo JS

• KMID: 2434076
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4162/nrp.2019.13.1.47

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to analyze the factors related to sarcopenic obesity among the elderly in South Korea.
SUBJECTS/METHODS
A total of 3,367 elderly (≥ 65 years) from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008-2011) were included in this analysis. The subjects were assessed to determine their sarcopenia and obesity status. Sarcopenia was assessed by determining their appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM). Obesity was defined by the waist circumference. An association of sarcopenic obesity and the related factors was analyzed using multiple logistic regression models.
RESULTS
The risk of sarcopenic obesity of the subjects was decreased by active physical activity. After adjusting for age, smoking, and alcohol consumption, the risk of sarcopenic obesity in men of the highest level group (Q4) decreased by 45% (OR = 0.550, 95% CI = 0.334-0.905, P trend 0.018) compared to that in the reference group (Q1). Among the women, the risk of sarcopenic obesity in the Q3 and Q4 groups decreased by 29.0% (OR = 0.710, 95% CI = 0.512-0,984) and 56.7% (OR = 0.433, 95% CI = 0.281-0.668), respectively, compared to that in the Q1 group (P trend < 0.001). The mean daily energy intake was higher in the non-sarcopenia group than in the sarcopenia group. The risk of sarcopenic obesity in subjects not meeting the recommended intakes of energy, riboflavin, and vitamin C increased significantly by 25.4%, and 36.6%, and 32.6%, respectively, compared to that in the subjects meeting the recommended nutrient intake.
CONCLUSION
Active physical activity as well as an adequate intake of energy and some vitamins might be negatively associated with the development of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in the elderly.

Keyword

Sarcopenia; sarcopenic obesity; elderly; physical activity; nutrient

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Alcohol Drinking
Ascorbic Acid
Energy Intake
Female
Humans
Korea*
Logistic Models
Male
Motor Activity*
Muscle, Skeletal
Nutrition Surveys*
Obesity*
Riboflavin
Sarcopenia
Smoke
Smoking
Vitamins
Waist Circumference
Ascorbic Acid
Riboflavin
Smoke
Vitamins

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