Current Concepts and Unresolved Questions in Dietary Protein Requirements and Supplements in Adults
Protein needs for otherwise healthy individuals older than 19 years are defined by the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) at 0.80 g protein/kg/day. There is no recommendation in the current RDA for subpopulations of older adults or people in various pathological situations. Despite the lack of a se...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Nutrition |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2017.00013/full |