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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(1), pp. 231 - 240
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130123
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Analysis of Adequate Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake Ratio for Preventing Sarcopenia in Korean Females Aged 55-64 Years: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Kihyuk Lee *
Department of Sports Culture, Dongguk University, Korea
ABSTRACT
The importance of the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) intake has not been sufficiently elucidated for the prevention of sarcopenia. The purpose of this study was to identify the cut-off value of Omega-6 to Omega-3 PUFA intake ratio (Omega-6/3 IR) for sarcopenia prevention among individuals aged 55 and older at risk of sarcopenia, and to analyze the risk of sarcopenia according to the Omega-6/3 IR based on this cut-off value. Data from 2,331 individuals aged 55 to 64 were analyzed separately for male and female. Omega-6 and Omega-3 PUFA intake levels and nutrient data were obtained through food frequency surveys, and the presence of sarcopenia was determined based on hand grip strength. Data processing for this study included chi-square analysis, independent t-tests, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and logistic regression analysis. The ROC curve analysis aimed at determining the Omega-6/3 IR for preventing sarcopenia in the elderly showed significant predictive capability only for female, with an AUC of 0.653 (p<.001). The cut-off value for female was 6.777. The groups based on the Omega-6/3 IR were divided using this cut-off value. Even after adjusting for various influencing factors, the odds of sarcopenia occurrence were 2.819 times higher in the high Omega-6/3 IR group compared to the adequate Omega-6/3 IR group among females (p = 0.029). These results suggest that among female aged 55 and older, an Omega-6/3 IR of 6.777 or higher increases the risk of sarcopenia.
KEYWORDS
Omega-6/Omega-3 PUFA Intake Ratio, Handgrip Strength, Sarcopenia, Korean Elderly
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Kihyuk Lee , "Analysis of Adequate Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake Ratio for Preventing Sarcopenia in Korean Females Aged 55-64 Years: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 231 - 240, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130123.
(b). APA Format:
Kihyuk Lee (2025). Analysis of Adequate Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake Ratio for Preventing Sarcopenia in Korean Females Aged 55-64 Years: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(1), 231 - 240. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130123.