Sarcopenia Risk Increases Greatly with Age. However, it Can Occur in Populations other than in the Elderly. 

Signs & Symptoms

• Feels a loss of strength when trying to open a jar or rising from sitting

• Lean leg mass

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Findings from a patient assessment

• Low protein and other micro-nutrients intake in diet

• Sedentary lifestyle

Signs & Symptoms

• Feels decreased stamina, which limits amount of exercise

• Feels muscle cramping and weakness

• Lean leg mass

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Findings from a patient assessment

• Poor nutrition because of excessive dieting

• Moderate exercise

Signs & Symptoms

• Difficulty in daily life activities

• Chronically fatigued

• Lean body mass

Findings from a patient assessment

• Low appetite

• Assistance needed in daily personal activities

* Not actual patients