Dishing Up Nutrition
Dishing Up Nutrition
Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
Do Protein Needs Change as You Age? - Ask a Nutritionist
16 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2026 at 2:05 pm.
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Do your protein needs change as you get older? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro explains why adults may need more protein as they age to maintain muscle, strength, and independence. Learn how much protein to aim for, why spreading it throughout the day matters, and how protein paired with strength training can support healthy aging, especially during and after menopause.