Diet and Muscle Function In Older Adults

Diet and Muscle Function In Older Adults

This research study was conducted to investigate the effects of a high protein diet on the efficiency of energy use at rest and at low-levels of physical activity. The hypothesis was that a high intake of dietary protein would result in a less efficient use of energy in skeletal muscle in older adults.

This research study was conducted to investigate the effects of a high protein diet on the efficiency of energy use at rest and at low-levels of physical activity. The hypothesis was that a high intake of dietary protein would result in a less efficient use of energy in skeletal muscle in older adult

Inclusion Criteria:

• 65 years and older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic
• Acute symptoms of cardiovascular disease or congestive heart failure
• uncontrolled hypertension
• supplemental oxygen consumption at rest or during exercise
• lactose intolerance
• inability to ride a stationary cycle