Adequate protein intake in older adults in the context of frailty: cross-sectional results of the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2014-2017.

Szu-Yun WuNai-Hua YehHsing-Yi ChangChi-Fen WangShu-Yi HungShin-Jiuan WuWen-Harn Pan

Published in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2021)

Median protein intake in robust Taiwanese older adults was approximately 1.2 g/kg BW/d, with higher mean values. The protein adequate intake in Taiwanese older adults was higher than the current recommended daily allowance (RDA) level but within the RDA range derived from the state-of art indicator amino acid oxidation technique.

Keyphrases

amino acid
physical activity
cross sectional
protein protein
binding protein
weight gain
small molecule
body mass index
hydrogen peroxide
weight loss