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Nutritional Approaches and Novel Dietary Strategies to Manage Sarcopenia

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 691

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yoji Kokura

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Department of Clinical Nutrition, Keiju Medical Center, Nanao City, Ishikawa, Japan
Interests: malnutrition; clinical nutrition; nutritional support; sarcopenia; older; stroke; rehabilitation nutrition; ultrasonography
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yoshimura

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Center for Sarcopenia and Malnutrition Research, Kumamoto Rehabilitation Hospital, 760 Magate, Kikuyo-Town, Kikuchi-County, Kumamoto 869-1106, Japan
Interests: sarcopenia; clinical nutrition; rehabilitaion nutrition; body composition; dysphagia; stroke; rehabilitation; pharmacotherapy; polypharmacy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia among aging populations worldwide poses significant challenges to healthcare systems and affects the quality of life of affected individuals. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative nutritional interventions and dietary strategies that can effectively manage and mitigate the impacts of these conditions.

This Special Issue aims to enhance understanding the ways in which targeted nutritional and rehabilitation interventions can improve body composition, functionality and overall health outcomes in populations at risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia. We seek to gather a collection of papers that elucidate the role of cutting-edge dietary strategies and nutrition science in reversing muscle wasting, improving nutritional status, and contributing to better health and increased longevity. In addition, this Special Issue also welcomes reports on the risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia during and after disaster situations.

We invite submissions of various manuscripts, including original clinical research, epidemiological studies and comprehensive reviews (scoping reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses).

Dr. Yoji Kokura
Dr. Yoshihiro Yoshimura
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • malnutrition
  • sarcopenia
  • diet therapy
  • rehabilitation
  • rehabilitation nutrition
  • disaster

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Impact of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake on Nutritional Status in Residents of an Integrated Medical and Long-Term Care Facility: A Descriptive Study
by Yoji Kokura
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 506; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030506 - 30 Jan 2025
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Background/Objectives: The dietary changes experienced by residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) following an earthquake are poorly understood. This study aimed to examine variations in nutritional status among residents of an Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-term Care (IFMLC), a particular type of [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The dietary changes experienced by residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) following an earthquake are poorly understood. This study aimed to examine variations in nutritional status among residents of an Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-term Care (IFMLC), a particular type of Japanese LTCF, after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at the single IFMLC. A total of 115 residents living at the facility on 1 January 2024, at the time of the earthquake, were recruited for the study. The focus was the body weight and skeletal muscle mass changes observed before and after the earthquake. The observation period lasted for three months following the earthquake. Results: Water outage persisted for over a month, making dishwashing impossible and leading to an extended reliance on disposable dishes with limited capacity. This situation consequently reduced the variety and volume of meal options and overall energy intake meals. Residents’ body weight significantly decreased 3 months after the earthquake, and the prevalence of weight loss and skeletal muscle mass loss was particularly high in residents with normal swallowing function. To address nutritional deficiencies post-earthquake, the registered dietitian enhanced energy sufficiency through food fortification, oral nutritional supplements, and pre-prepared ready-to-hang liquid formulas. Conclusions: To prevent further weight and skeletal muscle mass reduction among IFMLC residents, providing ample water, and a disaster manual that can be used even with limited resources is essential. Furthermore, preparing for disasters by stockpiling foods and implementing strategies to enhance energy sufficiency is crucial. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nutritional Approaches and Novel Dietary Strategies to Manage Sarcopenia)
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