1533-P: Lower Protein Intake Is Associated with Higher Intakes of Carbohydrate and Lower Diet Quality in Adults with Diabetes: A 2005-2016 NHANES Analysis

Hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk for sarcopenia. The concurrence of hyperglycemia and sarcopenia may inflate the risk for falls, fractures, and mortality. On average, Americans consume more than the individual protein recommendation (0.8 g/kg/d); however, a large proportion of adults still consume less than recommended levels, which may have negative health implications. Therefore, this study examined the individual protein...