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As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly challenging due to a natural decline in muscle strength and function, known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can lead to reduced mobility and independence, but there are effective strategies to mitigate its impact. Here’s how to keep age-related muscle loss at bay.

Health advocates from both the public and private sectors call for improved implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospitals across the Philippines. The NCP, a standardised approach used by registered nutritionist-dietitians (RNDs), involves thorough evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients’ nutritional needs. This process is crucial for accelerating patient recovery and reducing hospital stays, underscoring that “food is medicine”.