Table 1.

Practical guidance for optimal dietary protein intake and exercise for older adults above 65 years

Recommendations
For healthy older adults, we recommend a diet that includes at least 1.0 to 1.2 g protein/kg body weight/day.
For certain older adults who have acute or chronic illnesses, 1.2 to 1.5 g protein/kg body weight/day may be indicated, with even higher intake for individuals with severe illness or injury.
We recommend daily physical activity for all older adults, as long as activity is possible. We also suggest resistance training, when possible, as part of an overall fitness regimen.