Contribution of protein intake and its interaction with physical activity to transitions between disability states and to death in very old adults: the Newcastle 85+ Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Growth in the number of very old (≥ 85 years) adults will likely lead to increased prevalence of disability. Our aim was to determine the contribution of protein intake, and the interaction between protein intake and physical activity (PA), to the transition between disability states and to death in the very old using the Newcastle 85+ Study.

Methods

The analytic sample comprised of 717 older adults aged 85 years at baseline and living in the community. Protein intake was estimated with 2 × 24-h multiple pass recalls (24 h-MPR) at baseline. Disability was measured as difficulty performing 17 activities of daily living (ADL) at baseline, at 18, 36, and 60 months, and defined as having difficulties in one or more ADL. The contribution of protein intake [g/kg adjus

SUBMITTER: Mendonca N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7351810 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature