Throughout recent decades, the enhancement of wellness in advanced economies has played a crucial role in significantly increasing life expectancy and ensuring and securing a larger food provision. Conversely, we are now encountering the repercussions of an aging population and rapidly rising rates of obesity, encompassing the concerning health issue of sarcopenic obesity. Sarcopenic obesity is characterized by the simultaneous presence of two distinct features: sarcopenia and obesity. Sarcopenia refers to the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. Although it can be a physiological consequence of aging, external factors such as physical inactivity and inadequate nutrition can further impact its development. Sarcopenia can result in reduced physical performance, increased frailty, and a higher risk of falls and fractures. Moreover, there is a close association between declining health-related physical fitness and obesity development. On the other hand, obesity is characterized by excessive body fat, in terms of dysfunctional visceral fat , which in turn is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk, including metabolic alterations and cardiovascular diseases as well as a higher risk of cancer.
The lack of universally accepted definitions and diagnostic criteria for sarcopenic obesity together with the complex interactions between muscle loss, adiposity, and other contributing factors, such as inflammation, hormonal changes, and physical inactivity make it challenging to develop evidence-based strategies to manage and prevent this condition. This Research Topic seeks to investigate the dynamic interplay between nutrition and physical activity in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity. Specifically, our focus lies in exploring the pivotal role of dietary patterns, macronutrients, and micronutrients alongside examining the influence of different exercise regimens in combating sarcopenic obesity. Addressing these gaps in research will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of sarcopenic obesity, ultimately facilitating the development of targeted preventive strategies and interventions to improve health outcomes in affected individuals.
Manuscripts that adopt a multidisciplinary perspective, combining both nutritional and physical activity interventions, are encouraged. Only epidemiological studies that report longitudinal data will be considered. Mendelian Randomisation studies and meta-analyses will only be considered if they contain a STROBE diagram and offer novel insights into the pathophysiology and/or treatment of obesity.
Submissions can encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
• Exploring the role of dietary patterns, macronutrients, and micronutrients in the development and management of sarcopenic obesity;
• Investigating the efficacy of specific dietary interventions in improving muscle mass and reducing adiposity;
• Examining the influence of different exercise regimens, including resistance training, aerobic exercise, and combinations thereof, in combating sarcopenic obesity;
• Assessing the impact of physical activity on muscle health, metabolic health, and overall well-being;
• Exploring the synergistic effects of comprehensive lifestyle changes in addressing sarcopenic obesity.
Keywords:
Sarcopenia, VLCKD, physical activity, Sarcopenic obesity
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Throughout recent decades, the enhancement of wellness in advanced economies has played a crucial role in significantly increasing life expectancy and ensuring and securing a larger food provision. Conversely, we are now encountering the repercussions of an aging population and rapidly rising rates of obesity, encompassing the concerning health issue of sarcopenic obesity. Sarcopenic obesity is characterized by the simultaneous presence of two distinct features: sarcopenia and obesity. Sarcopenia refers to the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. Although it can be a physiological consequence of aging, external factors such as physical inactivity and inadequate nutrition can further impact its development. Sarcopenia can result in reduced physical performance, increased frailty, and a higher risk of falls and fractures. Moreover, there is a close association between declining health-related physical fitness and obesity development. On the other hand, obesity is characterized by excessive body fat, in terms of dysfunctional visceral fat , which in turn is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk, including metabolic alterations and cardiovascular diseases as well as a higher risk of cancer.
The lack of universally accepted definitions and diagnostic criteria for sarcopenic obesity together with the complex interactions between muscle loss, adiposity, and other contributing factors, such as inflammation, hormonal changes, and physical inactivity make it challenging to develop evidence-based strategies to manage and prevent this condition. This Research Topic seeks to investigate the dynamic interplay between nutrition and physical activity in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity. Specifically, our focus lies in exploring the pivotal role of dietary patterns, macronutrients, and micronutrients alongside examining the influence of different exercise regimens in combating sarcopenic obesity. Addressing these gaps in research will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of sarcopenic obesity, ultimately facilitating the development of targeted preventive strategies and interventions to improve health outcomes in affected individuals.
Manuscripts that adopt a multidisciplinary perspective, combining both nutritional and physical activity interventions, are encouraged. Only epidemiological studies that report longitudinal data will be considered. Mendelian Randomisation studies and meta-analyses will only be considered if they contain a STROBE diagram and offer novel insights into the pathophysiology and/or treatment of obesity.
Submissions can encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
• Exploring the role of dietary patterns, macronutrients, and micronutrients in the development and management of sarcopenic obesity;
• Investigating the efficacy of specific dietary interventions in improving muscle mass and reducing adiposity;
• Examining the influence of different exercise regimens, including resistance training, aerobic exercise, and combinations thereof, in combating sarcopenic obesity;
• Assessing the impact of physical activity on muscle health, metabolic health, and overall well-being;
• Exploring the synergistic effects of comprehensive lifestyle changes in addressing sarcopenic obesity.
Keywords:
Sarcopenia, VLCKD, physical activity, Sarcopenic obesity
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.