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Consuming adequate calories, protein, and micronutrients is vital for supporting muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function as we age.
Practitioners should emphasize the importance of adequate nutrition in older adults to support muscle health.
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Consuming adequate calories, protein, and micronutrients is vital for supporting muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function as we age.
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Nutritional Supplementation for the Prevention of Muscle Atrophy in Older People
Hope Edwards et al. · Nutrition Today · 2023
DOI 10.1097/nt.0000000000000606
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