Muscle weakening can progress to loss of function and disability; however, management interventions involving nutrition and exercise training can mitigate this.[1]Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Bahat G, Bauer J, et al; Writing Group for the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2), and the Extended Group for EWGSOP2. Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis. Age Ageing. 2019 Jan 1;48(1):16-31.
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/48/1/16/5126243
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30312372?tool=bestpractice.com
Chronic sarcopenia (sarcopenia lasting ≥6 months) is likely to be associated with chronic and progressive conditions and an increased risk of mortality.[1]Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Bahat G, Bauer J, et al; Writing Group for the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2), and the Extended Group for EWGSOP2. Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis. Age Ageing. 2019 Jan 1;48(1):16-31.
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/48/1/16/5126243
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30312372?tool=bestpractice.com