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All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without Permission is Prohibited.  \nDisclaimer  \nThe content in this guide is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is not to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or disease, and not to replace guidance from licensed healthcare provider.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Contents\u003Cbr>Contributors 1\u003Cbr>Abstract 3\u003Cbr>Introduction 4\u003Cbr>Defining Sarcopenia 5\u003Cbr>Sarcopenia Subcategories 6\u003Cbr>Sarcopenia Risk Factors 7\u003Cbr>Sarcopenia-Related Consequences 7\u003Cbr>Suspected Causes of Sarcopenia 9\u003Cbr>Sarcopenia-Related Conditions 10\u003Cbr>The Fitness Professional and Wellness Coach 11\u003Cbr>Physical Activity 11\u003Cbr>Healthy Eating 17\u003Cbr>Wellness 22\u003Cbr>Conclusion 24\u003Cbr>Key Takeaways 25\u003Cbr>References 26 |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Disclaimer\u003Cbr>The content in this guide is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is not to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or disease, and not to replace guidance from a licensed healthcare provider. |\n|  |\n\nNATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE  \n\n| Contributors |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Dr. Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, is a professor and associate chair in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University at Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is the owner of the Sports Medicine Alliance, a concierge sports and orthopedic physical therapy company. Dr. Cheatham is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and home-study courses on the topics of sports medicine, orthopedics, and health and fitness. In addition to being a subject matter expert for NASM, Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations | |\n| and the managing board member of the NASM Scientific Advisory Board. He received a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Therapy. He is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist (OCS), certified athletic trainer (ATC), and certified ergonomic specialist. Certifications: NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC; NSCA-CSCS, CPT |  |\n| Dr. Edwin Davila, DO, MS, CISSN, is a senior resident physician of internal medicine at the Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research. He was raised in a farming community along the Texas– Mexico border, where he saw the value and benefits of physical activity on general health and the significant, debilitating impact obesity can have on a population. He obtained his medical degree from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Medicine in San Antonio, an MS in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University, and a BS in Biology from Baylor University. | |\n| He is a Certified Sports Nutritionist with the International Society of Sports\u003Cbr>Nutrition, a member of the Texas American College of Sports Medicine board of directors, a board member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and a former U.S. naval officer. His primary interest is in obesity medicine and developing methods of incorporating lifestyle medicine and exercise science as primary care modalities to prevent the progression of debilitating and preventable diseases for his patients. |  |\n| Dr. Brad Dieter, PhD, MS, is a scientist and entrepreneur whose goal is to bring science and industry together to improve human health and well-being. He is a leader in the fields of health, wellness, and applied biotechnology. He has experience in the areas of metabolism, nutrition, diabetes, and molecular biology and has led businesses from startups to mature companies. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and has been a contributing author and editor to textbooks, certification courses, and the development of industry guidelines and standards. 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