Karlsson M, et al. – Researchers performed a prospective study that included 254 men (mean age at baseline: 71 years) from a Swedish community-dwelling cohort to examine the relation between dietary patterns at a mean age of 71 years and the prevalence of sarcopenia at a mean age of 87 years. A 7-day food record was used to evaluate dietary habits. According to findings, via using a single diet measure at 71 years of age as a reflection of common dietary habits, healthy dietary patterns tended to protect against sarcopenia over 16 years of development. The investigators noted associations that to be independent of changes in physical activity and dietary errors upon sensitivity analysis. Overall, they found evidence to suggest that improved adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern may offer further benefits.