Inadequacy of Protein Intake in Older UK Adults

Inadequacy of Protein Intake in Older UK Adults

The current dietary recommendation for protein intake in the UK is 0.75 g/kg/day, however, this population-wide recommendation does not necessarily reflect altered requirements for older adults to maintain muscle protein synthesis, nor does it encompass the potential impact of intake timing. Optimal...

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Main Authors: Susan Morris, James D. Cater, Mark A. Green, Alexandra M. Johnstone, Jeffrey M. Brunstrom, Emma J. Stevenson, Elizabeth A. Williams, Bernard M. Corfe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
protein
older adults
protein intake
protein requirement
diurnal eating behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/1/6

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