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203: Protein in Perspective: Muscle-Centric Health – Dr. Donald Layman
Episode 203

203: Protein in Perspective: Muscle-Centric Health – Dr. Donald Layman

Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast · Melissa Joy Dobbins and Donald Layman

February 2, 202259m 39s

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Show Notes

Protein may be the most popular yet most controversial of all macronutrients. From Paleo to Plant-Based Diets, consumers are confused. Emerging research is examining the differences in protein metabolism for adults versus children and the factors that impact protein turnover including protein quantity and quality, bioavailability, meal distribution and exercise.

Tune in to this episode with guest Dr. Donald Layman to learn about:

  • Current research on protein needs across the lifespan
  • Differences in protein turnover for children vs. adults
  • Sarcopenia – age related muscle loss
  • Insights about the Dietary Guidelines protein recommendations
  • Protein's RDA, DRI and AMDR
  • Food trends and distribution of calories in the American diet
  • Quality and bioavailability in animal protein compared to plant-based protein
  • Important "limiting" amino acids such as leucine
  • Meal distribution considerations
  • Environmental impact of animal protein
  • Specific takeaways for consumers and health professionals

Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/203