Habitual protein intake, protein distribution patterns and dietary sources in Irish adults with stratification by sex and age

Background Given the importance of habitual dietary protein intake, distribution patterns and dietary sources in the aetiology of age‐related declines of muscle mass and function, the present study examined these factors as a function of sex and age in Irish adults aged 18–90 years comprising The National Adult Nutrition Survey (NANS). Methods In total, 1051 (males, n = 523; females, n = 528) undertook a 4‐day semi‐weighed food diary. Total,...