Protein Intake Below The Individual Recommendation Is Associated With Lower Physical Functioning Among Adults With Diabetes: 2005-2016, Nhanes

Adequate protein intakes are important for preventing and treating sarcopenia. Age-related sarcopenia is associated with altered physical functioning, and hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk for sarcopenia, possibly due to increased muscle loss related to metabolic changes. Impairments in physical functioning may be manifested as falls, fractures, and limited mobility. Therefore, this study examined the differences in physical functioning in U.S. adults by glycemic status and protein intake. Data were examined from 23,487 non-institutionalized adults, aged 31 years and older, from the 2005-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Hemoglobin A1c (%) was used to classify glycemic status: nondiabetes ( Disclosure S. Thomas: Employee; Self; Abbott. S.M. Fanelli: None. O. Kelly: Employee; Self; Abbott. Employee; Spouse/Partner; Abbott. J.L. Krok-Schoen: None. C.A. Taylor: Research Support; Self; Abbott Laboratories. Funding Abbott Nutrition