Community Health Education Lecture – Jan 2, 2026

Causes of Sarcopenia:

1. Endocrine factors

2. Malnutrition, insufficient protein intake

3. Loss of muscle protein

4. Muscle fiber atrophy

5. Low physical activity

6. Genetic factors

Prevention and Treatment of Sarcopenia:

1. Protein intake: for those aged 60 and above without chronic kidney disease, consume high-quality protein 1.2-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight daily

2. Vitamin D intake: get 10-15 minutes of sunlight daily

3. Resistance exercise: at least 2 times per week

4. Aerobic exercise: 3-5 times per week

5. Flexibility exercise: at least 2 times per week

• Event time: 115th year Jan 2, 10:10-11:10

• Education venue: Beimen Li Activity Center, Kaohsiung City

• Education topic: Build strength to prevent falls, nurture muscles to age gracefully, move without worries

• Education speakers: Department of Renal Metabolism Dr. Ming‑Kai Cai, Nurse Yi‑Ru Ke, Case Manager Min‑Lan Huang, Exercise Coach Ming‑Yu Hsu

Source: Community Medicine Department, our hospital