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The Sexy 7: Tips that keep a body young [slideshow]
4. Eat to maintain muscle
Muscle losses occur at a rate of .8 to 1% a year after the age of 30. Though most Americans believe they eat plenty and take in adequate protein, studies show that self-reports are not accurate and protein intake is insufficient for aging individuals to maintain muscle. The exercising adult that thinks they are compensating for losses with strength training can be accelerating losses without sufficient protein intake.
Research suggests that 30gms of protein three times a day is optimal for muscle protein synthesis. High-quality proteins like lean meat, fish and dairy are best. Start by reading labels and planning carefully.