Clinical Nutrition and Aging
Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Geriatrics, Patient Care, Nutrition, Science & Nature, Science
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781315359823 | |
| Publisher: | Apple Academic Press | Publication: | October 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Apple Academic Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781315359823 |
| Publisher: | Apple Academic Press |
| Publication: | October 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Apple Academic Press |
| Language: | English |
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.
Sarcopenia—the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age—is a major health challenge, particularly in North America, Europe, and Japan, which have large aging populations. This compendium volume is a valuable addition to the existing literature, providing state-of-the-art information on the most effective prevention and treatment options. Included are research articles on nutrition management and the prevention of sarcopenia; protein therapy for sarcopenia; effect of exercise on sarcopenia; and other therapeutic strategies, including antioxidants and steroids.
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.
Sarcopenia—the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age—is a major health challenge, particularly in North America, Europe, and Japan, which have large aging populations. This compendium volume is a valuable addition to the existing literature, providing state-of-the-art information on the most effective prevention and treatment options. Included are research articles on nutrition management and the prevention of sarcopenia; protein therapy for sarcopenia; effect of exercise on sarcopenia; and other therapeutic strategies, including antioxidants and steroids.
