Expert Position Paper • 2013 • Bauer and colleagues; JAMDA
Research Summary
The PROT-AGE position paper examines protein needs in later life and links nutrition with the maintenance of muscle and function. An international expert group reviewed the available evidence and proposed higher protein intakes than the basic adult minimum for many older people. It is often cited for a daily range of approximately 1.0–1.2 grams per kilogram for healthy older adults, with different considerations during illness or recovery. The paper also emphasises the relationship between protein intake and physical activity. These are expert recommendations informed by research, rather than the result of one definitive trial establishing a single ideal intake for everyone. Kidney disease and other clinical circumstances can change the appropriate advice. The paper dates from 2013, so detailed nutrition protocols should also be checked against current clinical guidance and the individual’s needs.
Evidence and limitations: Expert evidence synthesis; individual requirements vary
Catalogue reference: KL-016. Source reviewed: 27 September 2026. This summary is independent of the publisher.