Relación de la Sarcopenia con el consumo de proteínas de origen animal en adultos mayores de 65 a 80 años que acuden al “Centro Gerontológico Diurno de Adultos Mayores del Buen Vivir” de la ciudad de Guayaquil en el período junio- agosto de 2017.

Abstract

Older adults undergo different age-specific changes, prone to various diseases caused by poor eating habits or the lifestyle they lead. Objective:To carry out a nutritional and anthropometric assessment for the elderly between 65 and 80 years of age who attend the “Gerontological Center for Elderly Adults of the Good Living” located in the West Suburb of the city of Guayaquil. Materials and Methods: This research has a quantitative approach, with an exploratory scope, non-experimental type. The study involved 60 older adults between men and women, respecting the criteria of inclusion and exclusion. To evaluate them, a weekly frequency of consumption of animal protein foods was performed, anthropometric tests to evaluate their strength and muscle mass in order to diagnose Sarcopenia. Results: According to BMI, 45% of the groups were Overweight, followed by 33% in Normal Weight and 22% with Obesity. By means of the respective anthropometric tests, a 15% risk of Sarcopenia was obtained. As for their diet, a high deficit in protein intake of 82.99% was observed in the population and with possible malnutrition. Conclusions: According to the tests and analyzes performed it was shown that there is no relationship between Sarcopenia and low protein consumption, but not necessarily with malnutrition.