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A proposed per-meal target for protein intakes is set at approximately 0.4-0.6 g protein/kg bodyweight/meal for older persons.
Older adults should aim for 0.4-0.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per meal to support muscle health.
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Based on work examining acute dose-responses of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to protein, a proposed per-meal target for protein intakes is set at approximately 0.4-0.6 g protein/kg bodyweight/meal for older persons.
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The claim is based on research examining muscle protein synthesis.
Source
Nutrient-rich, high-quality, protein-containing dairy foods in combination with exercise in aging persons to mitigate sarcopenia
Stuart M. Phillips et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2018
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