Dietary Protein Intake Is Positively Associated with Appendicular Lean Mass and Handgrip Strength among Middle-Aged US Adults.

Shinyoung JunAlexandra E CowanJohanna T DwyerWayne W CampbellAnna E Thalacker-MercerJaime J Gahche Regan L Bailey

Published in: The Journal of nutrition (2022)

Higher protein intakes were associated with greater ALMBMI and GSMAXBMI in this representative sample of US middle-aged adults. Our findings highlight the need for further research on dietary protein as a potential modifying factor of sarcopenia risk in middle age.

Keyphrases

middle aged
protein protein
amino acid
binding protein
skeletal muscle
physical activity
body mass index
body composition
climate change