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Is there a Place for Dietary Protein Beyond the RDA in an Aging Population?

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Is there a Place for Dietary Protein Beyond the RDA in an Aging Population?

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Date: September 18
Time: noon–1 p.m. (Central time)

As populations across the globe continue to age rapidly, maintaining muscle mass and function has emerged as a critical public health concern. Age-related muscle decline, or sarcopenia, contributes significantly to disability, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Addressing sarcopenia effectively requires strategies that are safe, scalable, and evidence-based.

One such strategy is increasing dietary protein intake beyond the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 0.8 g/kg/day. Currently, the RDA may not reflect optimal intakes needed to preserve muscle mass and function with age. Research summarized presents compelling evidence from nitrogen balance studies, stable isotope tracer techniques, and observational cohorts suggesting that older adults require ≥1.2 g/kg/day of high-quality protein to support muscle outcomes.

Furthermore, aging muscle is less sensitive to anabolic stimuli like dietary protein—a phenomenon known as "anabolic resistance." This resistance can be overcome by:

  • Increasing per-meal protein doses (≥0.4 g/kg/meal),
  • Optimizing leucine content, and
  • Combining protein with physical activity and loading exercise.

This session will examine the scientific rationale, clinical evidence, and practical implications of protein intake recommendations above the RDA for older adults. The goal is to equip clinicians, researchers, and policymakers with actionable insights on the role of protein in healthy aging.

Product Publish Details

Release Date: September 18, 2025

SKU: WEBPROTEIN09182025

CPEU: 1.00 (Valid Until August 15, 2028)

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the physiological basis for increased protein requirements in older adults, including the concept of anabolic resistance and its implications for muscle protein synthesis.
  • Evaluate evidence supporting protein intakes ≥1.2 g/kg/day in aging populations, including data from experimental and observational studies on muscle mass, strength and function.
  • Apply practical strategies to optimize dietary protein intake in older adults, including the use of high-leucine foods, per-meal protein targets, and even distribution patterns across meals.

Performance Indicators

  • 9.1.2 Integrates knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to nutrition care.
  • 9.1.1 Interprets and applies the appropriate evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
  • 10.5.3 Analyzes and synthesizes collated data to recommend and make modifications to education and programs.

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Stuart Phillips, PhD

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Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. Dr. Phillips' work centers on the interaction of exercise/physical activity, aging, and nutrition in skeletal muscle and body composition. Dr. Phillips is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).

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