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Calsun
It also points out that older adults need 50% more protein in their diet to maintain muscle mass than young people require. Exercise with an adequate amount of protein in the diet is the way to loose body fat and also have a healthier cardiovascular system.
Also worth noting that most people are already eating approx double the standard protein requirement for younger people anyway. So it’s only likely to be an issue for those on a very restricted diet with a large calorie deficit.