Inadequate Protein Intake at Specific Meals Is Associated with Higher Risk of Impaired Functionality in Middle to Older Aged Mexican Adults
Gaytán-González, Alejandro;Ocampo-Alfaro, María de Jesús;Arroniz-Rivera, Maritza;Torres-Naranjo, Francisco;González-Mendoza, Roberto Gabriel;Gil-Barreiro, Martha;López-Taylor, Juan Ricardo;Gaytán-González, Alejandro;Ocampo-Alfaro, María de Jesús;Arroniz-Rivera, Maritza;Torres-Naranjo, Francisco;González-Mendoza, Roberto Gabriel;Gil-Barreiro, Martha;López-Taylor, Juan Ricardo;
journal of aging research2019Vol. 2019
480
alejandro2019inadequatejournal
Abstract
Purpose. To describe the proportions of inadequate protein intake (IPI) per day and per meal and their association with functionality in middle to older aged Mexican adults. Materials and Methods. In a cross-sectional design, we evaluated the protein intake and functionality of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and activities of daily living (ADL) of 190 middle to older aged Mexican adults. IPI was considered as any protein intake: