Sarcopenia — or a loss of muscle mass at a rate of about 5 percent per year after age 30 — affects one-third of individuals over 60 and more than half of seniors 80 years and older. The result is reduced physical strength, increased risk of falls and fractures, hindered tissue repair and a cascade of health problems that can dramatically increase healthcare costs. One factor of sarcopenia prevention may be adequate intake of dietary protein: at Least 0.8 grams of high-quality protein daily per kilogram of body weight for healthy adults.
Nicole MS, RD, LD
Nicole MS, RD, LD