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However, limited evidence exists on the nutritional status and muscle health of this group in Thailand. Methods: This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of formerly homeless older adults residing in supportive housing in Thailand and examine its association with possible sarcopenia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 116 participants aged 50 years and older. Sociodemographic information was collected using a structured questionnaire. Nutritional status was then assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment short form (MNA-SF) and body mass index (BMI). Possible sarcopenia was determined based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria, including low calf circumference, reduced handgrip strength, and\/or low gait speed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: Of all participants, 66.4% were male, with a mean age of 59.14 years (SD = 7.791). A total of 78.4% were identified as having possible sarcopenia. Univariate analysis revealed significant associations between possible sarcopenia and malnutrition (OR = 6.111, 95% CI = 2.104\u201317.750), low BMI (OR = 16.784, 95% CI = 3.729\u201375.535), and waist circumference (OR = 0.129, 95% CI = 0.049\u20130.342). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that malnutrition (OR = 3.429, 95% CI = 1.093\u201310.763) and low BMI (OR = 11.732, 95% CI = 2.523\u201354.567) were significant predictors of possible sarcopenia, collectively explaining 33.8% of the variance. Conclusions: The findings underscore a high prevalence of possible sarcopenia among formerly homeless older adults in supportive housing in Thailand and highlight poor nutritional status, particularly low BMI and malnutrition, as a key contributing factor. 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