Low muscle mass and weakness are potentially disabling in older adults,and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Sarcopenia Project recommends the use of _______ to determine weakness.

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Hand-grip strength testing is a reliable and non-invasive method to assess muscle weakness in older adults, and is a recommended tool for diagnosing sarcopenia (low muscle mass and strength). Exercise history, leg squats, and sit-ups may provide some information on muscle strength, but are not as accurate or consistent as hand-grip strength testing.

Low Muscle Mass and Weakness Are Potentially Disabling in Older