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Volume 8
Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy
Obesity Diet 2018
November 29-30, 2018
Page 46
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November 29-30, 2018 Bali, Indonesia
International Conference on
Obesity and Diet Imbalance
Association sarcopenic obesity with physical function and risk of disabilities
Kyoung Jin Kim
Konkuk University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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arcopenic obesity, defined as decreased muscle mass combined with increased body fat, contributes to a decline physical
function and exacerbates disabilities in older adults. Physical activity may improve health status and prevent functional
decline. This study aims to identify the association sarcopenic obesity with physical function and disabilities. This cross-
sectional study based on the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study (KFACS) represents a population of 1,532 people 70 years
and older. The correlation of sarcopenic obesity with physical performance including grip strength and walking speed was
evaluated by using one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk
of disability in sarcopenic obese participants. A population of 1,532 community-dwelling older adults was included for whom
the mean and Standard Deviation (SD) of age were 76.2±3.9 years (53.3% female). The prevalence of sarcopenic obesity was
16.6%. The lowest mean gait speed and hand grip strength values were seen in the sarcopenic obese group (1.09±0.24 m/s and
23.57±7.03 kg, respectively). Sarcopenic obese participants were associated with an increased risk of Activities of Daily Living
(ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Sarcopenic obesity is associated with IADL disabilities in geriatric
population (Odds Ratio: 1.69, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.10-2.58).
Biography
Kyoung Jin Kim is a Medical Doctor of Department of Family Medicine from Konkok University Medical Center. She has studied about health promotion of seniors
and published some papers dealing with frailty and geriatric problem.
jjin1202@gmail.comKyoung Jin Kim, J Obes Weight Loss Ther 8, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C11-088