Protein: The Underrated Macro

The most important dietary change most people aren't making

The evidence is overwhelming and consistent: protein is the most important macronutrient for body composition, muscle preservation, satiety, and healthy aging. And the vast majority of people — particularly those over 50 — consume far too little of it.

Compounding the problem, protein requirements increase with age due to anabolic resistance — the reduced efficiency with which older muscles respond to dietary protein. The 0.8g per kg recommendation from the RDA was never designed for active aging adults, and the current research is unambiguous: most people need significantly more.

This course gives you the full picture: the science, the practical targets, the best sources, and the simple daily patterns that make adequate protein intake achievable without measuring every gram.

• Adults 40+ wanting to preserve or build muscle mass
• Anyone on a caloric restriction or weight loss phase
• People on plant-based diets navigating protein adequacy
• Trainers who want to give concrete, evidence-based nutrition guidance