Protein is in the spotlight, but social media claims and bold food labels don’t tell the whole story. How much do you really need? Can you overdo it? And what’s the best source of protein?
- Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Healthy Aging, University of British Columbia
Plant-based protein sources can be as effective as animal-based protein sources to build muscle in older adults.
Female athletes are at increased risk of not eating enough. If energy intake is too low to meet training needs, there can be severe consequences for exercise performance, muscles and health.
Nous connaissons tous les bienfaits de l'activité physique, mais sommes moins conscients des dommages que peut causer l'inactivité, même pour de courtes périodes, surtout chez les gens âgés.
Most people know the benefits of physical activity. However, we tend to be less aware of how damaging inactivity can be, even for short periods — especially for older adults.
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