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- Title
The recommended dietary allowance for protein may not be adequate for older people to maintain skeletal muscle.
- Authors
Campbell, W W; Trappe, T A; Wolfe, R R; Evans, W J
- Abstract
Inadequate dietary protein intake results in loss of skeletal muscle mass. Some shorter-term nitrogen balance studies suggest that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of protein may not be adequate for older people. The aim of this study was to assess the adequacy of the RDA of protein for older people by examining longer-term responses in urinary nitrogen excretion, whole-body protein metabolism, whole-body composition, and mid-thigh muscle area.
- Publication
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2001, Vol 56, Issue 6, pM373
- ISSN
1079-5006
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/56.6.m373