Özet:

This study aimed to investigate the effects of eating habits on sarcopenia in individuals over 65, to adapt the SARC-F scale which is used for the early diagnosis of sarcopenia into Turkish and to investigate the validity of the scale in individuals over 65. The research was conducted with 91 subjects, including 45 females and 46 males, who presented to Mersin Private Akademi Hospital. A questionnaire that consists of general information, anthropometric measurements, MNA screening test and the SARC-F scale was administered to all participants. Relationship between the MNA screening test, which is used to evaluate nutritional status, and the SARC-F scale, which is used for the early diagnosis of sarcopenia, was found to be statistically significant (p=0.001). Evaluating the MNA test and SARC-F scale according to gender, it was found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the SARC-F score and gender (p=0.004), whereas there was no relationship between the MNA score and the same (p>0.05). According to the sarcopenia risk status, there was a statistically significant difference in terms of body weight, height, fat-free mass, hand grip strength and finger grip strength. Statistical evaluation that was conducted to check the reliability of the SARC-F screening test revealed a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.60. Evaluation of validity showed that the KMO value was higher than 0.50 and the factor analysis was reliable since the Bartlett's Test provided statistically significant results. In conclusion, eating habits that involve a sufficient and balanced diet have positive effects on the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia and the Turkish version of the SARC-F scale is valid and reliable. 

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