Healthy Aging, Sarcopenia, and Geriatrics

Unlock Healthy Aging: Prevent and Manage Sarcopenia

Welcome to ILSI U.S. and Canada's resource for understanding and addressing sarcopenia, a common but often overlooked health concern. As we age, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength can significantly impact mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. This condition, known as sarcopenia, affects seniors worldwide, yet many are unaware of its risk factors or the importance of prevention. ILSI's initiative aims to raise awareness of sarcopenia and provide evidence-based strategies to support healthy aging.

ILSI U.S. and Canada initiative to raise awareness of sarcopenia for healthy aging

The mission of the Healthy Aging, Geriatrics, and Sarcopenia Research Portfolio is to promote risk assessments for – and awareness and prevention of – sarcopenia among medical providers, patients, and older adults. Since its classification as a disease in the 10th Edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in 2016, sarcopenia has remained underdiagnosed and under documented in medical records.

ILSI's initiative aims to change this narrative by bridging the gap between academia, the medical community, and the patient population. Ultimately, we strive to improve public awareness of sarcopenia and to reduce the overall prevalence of this condition.

Portfolio Goals and Impact

Enhance Education Among Healthcare Providers and The General Public

Promote Wider Adoption of the Sarcopenia ICD-10 code

Facilitate greater utilization of prescribed treatments for sarcopenia

Reduce the Prevalence of Sarcopenia and its Functional Effects

Vanguard Committee

Roger Fielding, PhD (Lead)
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, USA

Rosaly Correa de Araujo, MD, MSc, PhD
Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (DGCG), National Institute on Aging (NIA), USA

Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD
Senior Scientist Jean Mayer USDA HNRC on Aging at Tufts and Professor of Medicine, Tufts Medical School, USA

Luigi Ferrucci, MD, PhD
National Institute on Aging (NIA), USA

Aimee Henrikson, MPH, RDN, LDN
Nestlé Health Science, USA

Stuart Phillips, PhD, FACSM, FCAHS
McMaster University, Department of Kinesiology, Canada

Portfolio Sponsors

Suzette Pereira, PhD
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI)

Aoife Feeney, RD
Danone

Loren Ward, PhD
Glanbia Dairy Nutrition

Lillian Berman, RD
National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Aimee Henrikson, MPH, RDN, LDN
Nestlé Health Science

Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FNAP
The Pork Board

Projects

Webinar: Sarcopenia in Clinical Practice

Sarcopenia in Clinical Practice Real‑world screening, prevention, and treatment strategies-including nutrition, physical activity, and managing sarcopenic obesity in the era […]

General Public Awareness of Sarcopenia

The goal of ILSI’s project is to disseminate educational materials, mitigation strategies, and treatment guidelines on sarcopenia to the broader […]

This Portfolio is proudly supported by Abbott, Danone, Glanbia, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Nestlé, and The Pork Board

Reference

  1. Anker SD, Morley JE, von Haehling S. Welcome to the ICD-10 code for sarcopenia. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2016;7(5):512–4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27891296/