Sedentary Lifestyle of Older Adults and Its Associated Factors: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

CONCLUSION: During COVID-19 pandemic, one out of five older adults had sedentary lifestyle, which was positively associated with less consumption of food and weight loss, and negatively associated with higher intensity of snacking. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle varied across ethnic groups. Adequate and appropriate food intake may be crucial to keep older adults active, preventing them from entering vicious cycle of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty.PMID:38213051

Source: Acta medica Indonesiana - January 12, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Siti Setiati Kuntjoro Harimurti Ika Fitriana Noto Dwimartutie Rahmi Istanti Muhammad Khifzhon Azwar I Gusti Putu Suka Aryana Sri Sunarti Agus Sudarso Dina Aprillia Ariestine Lazuardhi Dwipa Novira Widajanti Nur Riviati Roza Mulyana Rensa Rensa Yudo Murti Source Type: research