The Link between Dietary Protein Intake, Skeletal Muscle Function and Health in Older Adults
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Dietary Guidelines for Protein Intake: Current Recommendations May Underestimate Optimal Intake in Older Adults
2.1. Current Guidelines for Protein Intake
Recommendation | Gram protein/kg body weight/day |
---|---|
EAR | 0.66 |
RDA | 0.8 |
AMDR * | ~1.05–3.67 |
2.2. Quantity versus Quality of Protein Intake
2.3. Timing of Protein Intake
3. Functional Benefits of Protein in Older Adults
3.1. The Role of Leucine in Older Adults
3.2. Increased Muscle Protein Synthesis and Leucine Intake in Older Adults
4. Risk Factors Associated with Low Protein Intake
5. Clinical and Financial Impact of Nutrition in the Older Adults
6. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Baum JI, Wolfe RR. The Link between Dietary Protein Intake, Skeletal Muscle Function and Health in Older Adults. Healthcare. 2015; 3(3):529-543. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare3030529
Chicago/Turabian StyleBaum, Jamie I., and Robert R. Wolfe. 2015. "The Link between Dietary Protein Intake, Skeletal Muscle Function and Health in Older Adults" Healthcare 3, no. 3: 529-543. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare3030529