The 6 Signs You Should Eat More Protein
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"The recommended daily allowance of protein for adults is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight per day, which translates to 54 grams for a 150-pound adult. (Todaysdietician.com has a helpful chart detailing the protein content of various foods.) But research suggests that protein requirements increase with age, and we would be wise to eat more.
“Protein is important not just for building muscle but for maintaining muscle, which is a concern for older adults,” says registered dietician and nutritionist Isabel Maples, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Maintaining muscle helps you function better [and] helps to prevent falls, which is so important.”
The exact amount of protein you should consume beyond the recommended daily allowance is still up for debate and may depend on your activity level, but experts suggest aiming for at least the recommended amount, since most older adults fall short. How do you know if you need more?"