Dietary Protein Intake and Physical Function in Maori and Non-Maori Adults of Advanced Age in New Zealand: LiLACS NZ.

ABSTRACT: The population of older adults is growing exponentially. Research shows that current protein intake recommendations are unlikely to meet the ageing requirements and may be linked to reduced physical function. Ensuring optimal function levels is crucial for independence and quality of life in older age. This study aims to quantify the protein intake in those over 90 years of age and determine the association between historical protein intake (2011) and subsequent physical function at ten years follow-up (2021). Eighty-one participants (23 Māori and 54 non-Māori) undertook dietary assessment 24 h multiple-pass recall (MPR) and a standardised health and social questionnaire with physical assessment in 2011 and 2021. Intake24, a virtual 24 h MPR, was utilised to analyse dietary intake. Functio

SUBMITTER: Lingman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10096528 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature