The RDA for protein in older adults
A. is less than the recommendation for younger adults because of the decreased energy requirement
B. is the same as younger adults
C. is greater than the recommendation for younger adults because absorption and utilization are not as good.
D. is greater than the recommendation for younger adults to prevent the decline in cell number.
Answer: B. is the same as younger adults
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