Muscle loss normal with aging, but exercise will slow it down

Newsday.com, April 7, 2009

Some researchers are investigating whether proper nutrition can stave off muscle loss. Insufficient protein, especially if accompanied by insufficient calories in general, can play a role in sarcopenia. The advice of UTMB's Douglas Paddon-Jones is to eat small amounts of complete protein throughout the day. In other words, have a small amount of foods rich in complete protein, like fish, chicken, beef, or dairy, at every meal.