Optimal Protein Intake
Stuart and Rhonda discuss the importance of protein intake as we age. While most people are probably consuming enough protein when they're younger, their appetite tends to decrease as they get older, leading to a decrease in protein intake. Stuart recommends a higher protein intake for people looking to maintain muscle mass and overall health as they age.In this clip
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Stuart Phillips, PhD, on Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake
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I am a third-year dietetics student studying to get my master's and sit for the RD exam, and I am continuing to hear professors suggest that the adequate protein amount is 0.8g/kg of body weight, which is far lower than what you and other professionals have suggested for muscle maintenance, growth, and longevity. Why is this continuing to be taught? How do I find other reliable sources who reinforce the idea that more protein is needed for longevity, muscle maintenance, and growth?
Why is the adequate protein amount still being taught as 0.8g/kg of body weight, which is far lower than what you and other professionals have suggested for muscle maintenance, growth, and longevity? How do I find other reliable sources who reinforce the idea that more protein is needed for these purposes?
Is a protein intake of 1.2-1.6g per body weight necessary for optimum strength training as discussed in the episode Stuart Phillips, PhD, on Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake and the clip Optimal Protein Intake?