The SARC-F questionnaire is a simple screening tool that can help you identify if you have an increased likelihood of poor muscle health. By taking the questionnaire, you’ll be able to have an informed conversation with your GP.
Did you know that from the age of 40, we lose up to 15% of our muscle mass per decade?1 Simple everyday things, like how you feel climbing stairs, can be used to self-assess your muscle health.
SARC-F stands for…
Strength
Assistance in walking
Rise from a chair
Climb stairs
Falls
This easy, point-based questionnaire can help you start the conversation with your Healthcare Professional.
Your GP can help you explore lifestyle changes, exercises like resistance training, as well as nutrition recommendations to help maintain or improve muscle strength. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet rich in protein, and strength training exercises are often recommended to combat muscle loss.
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References: 1. Baier S, et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):71-82
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