Conclusion
sarcopenic obesity
This pilot study supports the view that a dietary intervention combined with behaviour change techniques is a feasible and acceptable programme for older adults with sarcopenic obesity. The DBC intervention could reduce body weight, and has positive trends in managing handgrip strength, gait speed, and waist circumference. Interestingly, the subtle difference between the two groups in the change of muscle mass index warrants futures investigation. The effects of the DBC intervention on managing sarcopenic obesity could be further explored in a future study with a bigger sample size and longer intervention duration.