Protein Consumption and the Elderly: What Is the Optimal Level of Intake?
Maintaining independence, quality of life, and health is crucial for elderly adults. One of the major threats to living independently is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that progressively occurs with aging, known as sarcopenia. Several studies have identified protein (especially the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/6/359 |