Research paper
Paddon-Jones D, Rasmussen BB. Dietary protein recommendations and the prevention of sarcopenia. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 2009 Jan;12(1):86-90. doi:10.1097/MCO.0b013e32831cef8b
Why we cite it
Review/perspective paper establishing the per-meal protein recommendation for sarcopenia prevention. Argues for a distribution-focused strategy (25–30g high-quality protein per meal) rather than simply increasing total daily protein guidelines. Key early articulation of the idea that per-meal protein sufficiency matters more than daily totals for muscle preservation. Referenced in companion 291 for protein timing.
DOI: 10.1097/MCO.0b013e32831cef8b · PubMed 19057193 · Publisher