The protein gap-increasing protein intake in the diet of community-dwelling older adults: a simulation study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Approximately 50 % of Dutch community-dwelling older adults does not meet protein recommendations. This study assesses the effect of replacing low protein foods with protein-rich alternatives on the protein intake of Dutch community-dwelling older adults.

Design

The Dutch National Food Consumption Survey-Older Adults 2010-2012 (DNFCS-OA) was used for scenario modelling. Dietary intake was estimated based on two 24-h recalls. Commonly consumed products were replaced by comparable products rich in protein (scenario 1), foods enriched in protein (scenario 2) and a combination of both (scenario 3). Replacement scenarios were confined to participants whose dietary protein intake was < 1·0 g/kg BW/d (n 391). Habitual protein intake of all older adults was estimated, adju

SUBMITTER: Verwijs MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8883780 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature