Course: 1425-220 Nursing Care of Adults 1- Practicum

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Sarcopenia Obesity is a rather hard to diagnose ailment. A multi factorial condition that is substantially age related can be described as the inability to maintain muscle mass. In the elderly, the ailment is often seen to be associated with complications with an individual's metabolism and is thus considered to be a major health risk for those aged beyond sixty five. It is quite possible that loss of muscle mass and the subsequent increase of fat mass can be eliminated or reduced through the implementation of a regular physical exercise routine, along with a monitored diet plan. Generally, an increased protein diet helps increase muscle mass while exercise helps in maintaining and reducing an individual's fat mass.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the contents of a provided article on Sarcopenia Obesity. The paper will begin with a brief summary of the key points in the article followed by how this information will be useful in terms utilizing the information when dealing with a patient suffering from the ailment or in terms of general knowledge.

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Clinical Implications

The article contains impertinent information with regards to the clinical implications of Sarcopenia Obesity. The author explains that the ailment has often been strongly associated with disabilities, impairments and physical frailty. This is quite easily understood as the disease majorly targets muscle mass; reduction of which renders the individual with the inability to physical function. Furthermore, in conclusion to the section, the author mentions that the disease has been observed to exhibit strong mortality rates among elder patients.

This brief summary brings to light the importance of research in the area of the disease. Science needs to quicken the pace and find a method to diagnose Sarcopenia Obesity much earlier. More ...