What Is The Recommended Nutrient Intake For Elderly?
Intakes of mean energy and macronutrients by age and gender of study participants are reported, and these intakes are compared to guidelines (Table 2). For males and females older than 50 years of age, the RDAs indicate daily energy intakes of 2300 and 1900 kilocalories, respectively, with a protein consumption of 63 grams and 50 grams daily, respectively.