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- Title
Sex-and race-specific associations of protein intake with change in muscle mass and physical function in older adults: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study.
- Authors
Elstgeest, Liset E M; Schaap, Laura A; Heymans, Martijn W; Hengeveld, Linda M; Naumann, Elke; Houston, Denise K; Kritchevsky, Stephen B; Simonsick, Eleanor M; Newman, Anne B; Farsijani, Samaneh; Visser, Marjolein; Wijnhoven, Hanneke A H; Health ABC Study
- Abstract
Protein intake recommendations advise ≥0.8 g/kg body weight (BW)/d, whereas experts propose a higher intake for older adults (1.0-1.2 g/kg BW/d). It is unknown whether optimal protein intake differs by sex or race.
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2020, Vol 112, Issue 1, p84
- ISSN
1938-3207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/ajcn/nqaa099