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Protein for Optimal Health in Aging Humans: Current Controversies

Although protein requirements as measured by nitrogen balance do not change with age, the elderly are at the greatest risk of deficiency (much more so than children). There is great interest whether the quantity and quality of their protein intakes can influence their quality of life in terms of overall mobility and general well-being. This presentation will attempt to make sense of an often diverse and complicated literature.