A 77-year-old man with a CFS of 5 and type 2 diabetes is found to have a MUST score of 2 (high risk of malnutrition). His BMI is 18.2, and he has lost...

Question

A 77-year-old man with a CFS of 5 and type 2 diabetes is found to have a MUST score of 2 (high risk of malnutrition). His BMI is 18.2, and he has lost 6 kg unintentionally over 3 months. His albumin is 26 g/L. What is the target protein intake recommended to promote recovery and prevent further muscle loss?

Accepted Answer

1.0-1.5 g/kg/day - higher protein intake is recommended for malnourished older people to prevent further muscle wasting and support recovery

Answer

0.5 g/kg/day

Answer

0.8 g/kg/day (standard adult recommendation)

Answer

2.5 g/kg/day

Answer

Protein intake is irrelevant in older people

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Protein Requirements in Malnourished Older People