Female Older adults
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Fukuoka University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 65 to 80 years BMI between 18.5 and 30 Stable body weight (no changes of +/-2 kg in the past 6 months) Willing and able to consume the provided food and beverages Leading an independent lifestyle (capable of walking and doing household chores independently)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with chronic or acute diseases affecting protein or amino acid metabolism (except for controlled hypertension) Individuals taking regular medication (e.g., diabetes treatment, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers) Individuals with a history of gastrointestinal surgery (appendectomy is acceptable) Individuals with extremely irregular eating habits Individuals participating in other trials during the study period Individuals allergic to the provided diet Individuals with excessive alcohol or tobacco use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of protein requirements in elderly Japanese women using the IAAO method (after 7 trials using the IAAO method). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Protein intake, energy expenditure, nutrient intake, and changes in skeletal muscle mass (measured during the study period). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYoichi Hatamoto
National Institute of Health and Nutrition National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Department of Nutrition and metabolism
Outcome results
None listed