Dose-response association between protein content per meal and physical disability in Mexican older adults

Mini-Oral Presentation C3.20

Authors

  • Alejandro Gaytán-González University of British Columbia; University of Guadalajara
  • Juan R. López-Taylor University of Guadalajara
  • Darren E. R. Warburton University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.794

Keywords:

Older Adults, Physical Disability, Protein

Abstract

Background: Physical disability (PD) usually increases with age. A protein content per meal ≥30 g has been associated with a lower probability of PD in older adults. However, whether a similar pattern is observed with a different protein content remains to be determined. Purpose: To determine the protein content per meal associated with a lower probability of PD in a sample of Mexican older adults. Methods: Cross-sectional study (n=187, ≥60 y, 75% female). One 24-h dietary recall was administrated to estimate the protein content per meal (categorized with cut points between 10 and 40 g) and to count the number of meals with such amounts. PD was assessed with the Lawton questionnaire. Logistic regressions adjusted for age, sex, BMI, diagnosed diseases, and total protein intake were performed. Results: Three out of five PD showed a significant association with protein content per meal (p<0.05). PD in shopping was less likely for those consuming one meal with 35 to 40 g and those consuming two meals with 25 to 30 g. Transport disability was less likely for those consuming one meal with 30 to 40 g and those consuming two meals with 20 to 30 g. Finally, medication disability was less likely for those consuming one meal with 35 to 40 g. Conclusions: A protein content of 30 to 40 g in one meal or two meals with 25 to 30 g each seems to be advisable for decreasing the probability of presenting PD. Funding: None.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Gaytán-González , A., López-Taylor, J., & Warburton, D. (2021). Dose-response association between protein content per meal and physical disability in Mexican older adults: Mini-Oral Presentation C3.20. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.794

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