ABFM Geriatric Medicine Practice Questions - ABFM Geriatric Medicine Certificate Of Added Qualifications (joint With ABIM) Exam

Which assessment is most consistent with the EWGSOP2 (2019) definition of sarcopenia?

Low appendicular lean mass alone on DEXA Low muscle strength (e.g., grip strength) as the primary criterion, confirmed by low muscle quantity/quality BMI less than 22 kg/m² in an older adult Unintentional weight loss of 5% in 6 months

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Low muscle strength (e.g., grip strength) as the primary criterion, confirmed by low muscle quantity/quality

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