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Sarcopenic obesity is a medical condition which is defined as the presence of both sarcopenia (loss of muscle) and obesity. [1] Sarcopenia refers to the presence of low muscle mass and either low muscular strength or low physical performance. When this is accompanied by a high fat mass the condition is known as sarcopenic obesity. [1]
The symptoms are similar to those of sarcopenia and obesity. The individual may show a BMI that is appropriate and healthy to his or her age but will look fat in appearance.
The disease is caused due to a variety of reasons:
Sarcopenic obesity is a combination of high body fat and low BMI. Can be diagnosed by measures such as waist-hip ratio.
An appropriate weight training and weight loss program can help to improve the patient's condition.
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Sarcopenic obesity is a medical condition which is defined as the presence of both sarcopenia (loss of muscle) and obesity. [1] Sarcopenia refers to the presence of low muscle mass and either low muscular strength or low physical performance. When this is accompanied by a high fat mass the condition is known as sarcopenic obesity. [1]
The symptoms are similar to those of sarcopenia and obesity. The individual may show a BMI that is appropriate and healthy to his or her age but will look fat in appearance.
The disease is caused due to a variety of reasons:
Sarcopenic obesity is a combination of high body fat and low BMI. Can be diagnosed by measures such as waist-hip ratio.
An appropriate weight training and weight loss program can help to improve the patient's condition.