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Aging and older people
This page contains links to the latest individual pieces of research on eggs and exercise.
The provision of recipes and single-use herb/spice packets to increase egg and protein intake in community-dwelling older adults: a randomised controlled trial 01/09/2020
Van den Huevel, E., Murphy, J.L, Appleton, K.M.
Objective:
This study investigated the impact of recipe and single-use herb/spice packet provision on egg intake and protein intake in community-...
Food-First Approach to Enhance the Regulation of Post-exercise Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis and Remodeling. Burd et al. Sports Med. 2019; 49(Suppl 1): 59–68. 22/01/2019
Abstract
Protein recommendations are provided on a daily basis as defined by the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) at 0.80 g protein/kg/day. However, meal-based, as opposed to daily, dietary...
Maternal choline supplementation ameliorates Alzheimer’s disease pathology by reducing brain homocysteine levels across multiple generations. Velazquez R, et al. Mol Psychiatry. 2019; Epub ahead of print. 08/01/2019
Abstract
The lack of effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is alarming, considering the number of people currently affected by this disorder and the projected increase over the next few...
Could Eggs Help Increase Dietary Protein Intake in Older Adults? – Exploring Reasons for the Consumption and Non-Consumption of Eggs in People over 55 years old 28/09/2018
Emmy van den Heuvel, PhD, Jane L. Murphy, PhD, & Katherine M. Appleton, PhD
https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2018.1505577
Abstract
Compared to other protein-rich foods, eggs are of soft texture,...
Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis 24/09/2018
Alfonso J Cruz-Jentoft, Gülistan Bahat, Jürgen Bauer, Yves Boirie, Olivier Bruyère, Tommy Cederholm, Cyrus Cooper, Francesco Landi, Yves Rolland, Avan Aihie Sayer, Stéphane M Schneider, Cornel C...
Dietary Protein and Preservation of Physical Functioning Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in the Framingham Offspring Study. 14/08/2018
Mustafa J Ellison RC Singer MR Bradlee ML Kalesan B Holick MF Moore LL
Abstract
Dietary protein may help prevent age-related declines in strength and functional capacity. This study examines the...
Intake of Different Dietary Proteins and Risk of Heart Failure in Men 29/05/2018
Abstract
Background
Animal and plant protein intakes have indicated opposite associations with cardiovascular mortality risk. Whether dietary proteins are associated with risk of heart failure (HF)...
British eggs: Back on the menu for all 13/02/2018
Abstract
This article updates the latest guidance and research on the suitability of eggs as a good source of nutrition for particular population groups. This follows the publication of two important...
Peripheral skeleton bone strength is positively correlated with total and dairy protein intakes in healthy postmenopausal women 02/08/2017
Abstract
Background
Bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) are positively correlated with dietary protein intakes, which account for 1–8% of BMC and BMD variances. However, the...
Poor Appetite and Dietary Intake in Community-Dwelling Older Adults 26/07/2017
Abstract
Background/objectives
Poor appetite in older adults leads to sub-optimal food intake and increases the risk of undernutrition. The impact of poor appetite on food intake in older adults is...
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