|
Senior Health: How Much Protein Do You Need?* Research shows that as we age, our protein intake declines. Yet our bodies need just as much, or even more protein.
The results of not getting enough protein can include:
The decline in protein consumption can be caused by lack of appetite, decline in ability to taste, or other health conditions. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for healthy adults is: 0.37 grams of quality protein per pound of body weight per day. For example:
An ounce of meat (the weight after the shrinkage of cooking) provides about 7 grams of protein. An egg contains about 7 grams of protein. Milk contains 8 grams of protein per 8 ounce cup Example: To get 64 grams of protein from meat, you would need to eat 9 ounces of cooked meat, each day. UNJURY CAN HELP UNJURY is highly concentrated. One serving of UNJURY has 20 grams of highest quality protein. It tastes great, it’s affordable, and very easy to use. For more information about using UNJURY, see How to Use UNJURY. * This is a general recommendation that of course cannot consider individual patient needs. It does not, and should not, supersede the recommendation of medical professionals who best know the individual patient needs
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
