Animal and vegetable protein intake and malnutrition in older adults: a multicohort study

• Main Authors: Adrián Carballo-Casla (Author), Mercedes Sotos-Prieto (Author), Esther García-Esquinas (Author), Ellen A Struijk (Author), Francisco Félix Caballero (Author), Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga (Author), Esther Lopez-Garcia (Author), Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo (Author), Rosario Ortolá (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: Malnutrition is a global concern in older adults, as it negatively affects morbidity and mortality. While higher animal protein intake may help prevent and treat malnutrition, it might also increase the risk of chronic diseases and death. Conversely, vegetable protein intake might have a...