Strengths and Limitations
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An important strength of this study was that the dietary advice given to participants was personally tailored by nutritionists to each participant’s personal eating behaviors and preferences to increase adherence. Moreover, the advice was adjusted during the study period based on the participants’ feedback to further improve compliance. Based on the 24-h recalls, the advice did succeed in raising the average protein intake from 0.8 g/kg aBW/day to 1.2 g/kg aBW/day. Although the increase in protein intake was moderate, it was in line with the recommended raise in RDA for protein intake in older adults suggested by several expert groups [