Obesity, sarcopenia, and sarcopenic obesity are three conditions that can result in functional impairment, increased mortality and reduction in quality of life and the management of these conditions is therefore important for preventing long-term disability in the older adults.Nutrition and exercise play an important role in targeting sarcopenia, obesity and sarcopenic obesity. It is of utmost importance for interventions to maintain muscle mass and function as well as reduce excess fat.

This proposed aims to (1) assess participants aged 50 or above for obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity. (2) provide an exercise program and dietary advice, in the form of exercise classes as well as exercise and dietary advices via a Smartphone app. (3) monitor the effect of the intervention.

This project aims to increase the awareness of sarcopaenia and sarcopaenic obesity, which is not well known to community yet can lead to long term disability. The project aims to provide exercise and dietary guidance, which can work as a reminder for participants to pay more attention to their lifestyle in order to improve the health condition. It is believed that when the participants become more aware and focus on their wellbeing, their lifestyle modification for better health will continue to improve beyond the duration of the project.

500-1000 elderly from the CUHK MusFit Action program

2020

Active Ageing, Healthcare, Well-being