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Protein
FS290
FS290
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How to Cite
Ford, Amanda L., and Wendy J. Dahl. 2017. “Protein and the Older Adult: FSHN17-2 FS290, 3 2017”. EDIS 2017 (2). Gainesville, FL:3. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs290-2017.
Abstract
Protein is a nutrient that provides energy for our bodies and is involved in many vital functions, such as repair, maintenance, and immune function. This 3-page document discusses the protein requirements for older adults. Written by Amanda L. Ford and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, March 2017.
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Berner, L. A., G. Becker, M. Wise, and J. Doi. 2013. "Characterization of dietary protein among older adults in the United States: amount, animal sources, and meal patterns." J Acad Nutr Diet 113 (6):809-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.014
Dhillon, R. J., and S. Hasni. 2017. "Pathogenesis and Management of Sarcopenia." Clin Geriatr Med 33 (1):17-26. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.08.002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2016.08.002
Kim, J. E., L. E. O'Connor, L. P. Sands, M. B. Slebodnik, and W. W. Campbell. 2016. "Effects of dietary protein intake on body composition changes after weight loss in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Nutr Rev 74 (3):210-24. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuv065. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuv065
Porter Starr, K. N., C. F. Pieper, M. C. Orenduff, S. R. McDonald, L. B. McClure, R. Zhou, M. E. Payne, and C. W. Bales. 2016. "Improved Function With Enhanced Protein Intake per Meal: A Pilot Study of Weight Reduction in Frail, Obese Older Adults." J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 71 (10):1369-75. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glv210. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glv210
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015. "2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition." http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/.