A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sarcopenic obesity is the term used to describe the simultaneous loss of muscle mass and gain in fat mass, resulting in an unhealthy and high-risk physical composition. Obesity (A) refers to the condition of being significantly overweight, while sarcopenia (B) refers specifically to the loss of muscle mass associated with aging or disease. Hypertrophy (C) refers to the increase in muscle size and mass from exercise.

A Loss of Muscle Mass Accompanied by Gains in Fat