Protein needs of older adults engaged in resistance training: A review

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 223-236

  Lucas, Maureen ^a   Heiss, Cynthia J ^b  

^a Southwest Missouri State University ^*

^b MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aging; Muscle mass; Strength

Indexed keywords

AGED; AGING; BODY COMPOSITION; BONE DENSITY; BONE MINERAL; CALCIUM INTAKE; DIET; HUMAN; KIDNEY FUNCTION; NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT; PROTEIN INTAKE; REVIEW; TRAINING; EXERCISE; HEALTH CARE POLICY; KIDNEY; MIDDLE AGED; NUTRITIONAL STATUS; PHYSIOLOGY;

AGING; BODY COMPOSITION; BONE DENSITY; DIETARY PROTEINS; EXERCISE; HUMANS; KIDNEY; MIDDLE AGED; NUTRITION POLICY; NUTRITIONAL STATUS;

EID: 22844444488     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: 1543267X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.13.2.223     Document Type: Review

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