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What Is Sarcopenic Obesity?

WHAT IS Sarcopenic obesity? WHY HAVE I DEVELOPED A HORRIFIC CRAVING FOR SALT? I VE TRIED ADDING SOME SALT TO FRESH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS AND IT DOESN T WORK. I M ALMOST LIKE PAVLOV S DOGS AND START TO SALIVATE WHEN I PASS THE POTATO CHIPS AT THE STORE.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Sarcopenic obesity is a medical condition which is actually a mix of two different ailments. It is a situation wherein a person shows an increase in fat mass and a reduction in lean mass.
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What Is Sarcopenic Obesity?

Sarcopenic obesity is a medical condition which is actually a mix of two different ailments. It is a situation wherein a person shows an increase in fat mass and a reduction in lean mass.