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To ask you to please help with my university project?

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NannaBanana Fri 29-Mar-19 16:48:15

I have been on this site for a few years, but usually just read.

I went back to university this year for a Masters in Food Innovation and my group are developing a food product which as well as being enjoyable to eat, will help with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia).

Would you be willing to help us by answering a short survey? We don’t need your name or address and the answers will help in our project assessment.

Thank you so much. The link is www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MNMBCBQ

Urmstongran Fri 29-Mar-19 23:01:23

Done.

callgirl1 Fri 29-Mar-19 22:27:03

Done

NannaBanana Fri 29-Mar-19 22:24:04

The online survey is reaching the upper limit of allowed responses (thank you all so much). If you would like to take part but get an error message, please let me know and I will dm a written copy to you.

Gonegirl Fri 29-Mar-19 22:23:50

I have read the opposite. And I have read quite a lot about it.

NannaBanana Fri 29-Mar-19 22:20:59

Gone girl We have research which shows a statistically significant reduction in muscle loss in adults following a higher protein diet. Our product will contribute towards increasing daily protein intake.

NotSpaghetti Fri 29-Mar-19 22:17:51

Interesting - but isn’t the point of ice cream that it’s a luxury treat full of cream and sugar?

Gonegirl Fri 29-Mar-19 22:07:56

But will you claim that it helps sarcopaenia?

boheminan Fri 29-Mar-19 21:20:35

Filled in smile. Interesting theory.

Jessity Fri 29-Mar-19 21:20:11

Done.

NannaBanana Fri 29-Mar-19 20:56:00

Thanks for all your replies. I completely understand your skepticism, and I also avoid processed foods. There is supporting research, but nutrition is notoriously complex, and no one can really say whether eating a particular food can definitely solve any medical issue. It’s just not that simple. But we hope to produce work which can contribute to the debate. And our product will be completely natural with no added sugar, and as little fat as we can.

Gonegirl Fri 29-Mar-19 20:32:47

I don't believe you can counter the effects of natural ageing with protein.

Bodybuilders and the like are not usually in their 70s/80s/90. Might work for younger people but not for oldies.

Farmor15 Fri 29-Mar-19 19:48:00

I just did it. I wouldn’t be very inclined to buy a frozen dessert with extra protein. I have a few types of ice cream I buy as an occasional treat. Otherwise we buy very little processed food.
I am aware of the importance of protein in diet and eat plenty of cheese, eggs, meat and fish. Not concerned about fat or red meat- everything in moderation.
However, I may not be typical, so good luck with product development.!

Marydoll Fri 29-Mar-19 19:34:56

Done

Stansgran Fri 29-Mar-19 19:29:22

Done .

Treebee Fri 29-Mar-19 19:21:29

Done. Would be interesting to try this product if and when it becomes available.

allsortsofbags Fri 29-Mar-19 19:18:56

Done

NannaBanana Fri 29-Mar-19 19:13:11

Oh, thank you so much. The idea is to create a product that contains protein, which contributes to muscle building. Body builders eat a high protein diet to build their muscles, so the idea is that as we age, more protein is important. But many of us are reducing red meat in their diet, and older people find it more difficult to chew swallow and digest meat. So we want to make it fun and enjoyable to increase protein! Thanks again to all respondents.

Ginny42 Fri 29-Mar-19 19:04:59

Sorry - desserts not the tundra.

Ginny42 Fri 29-Mar-19 19:04:21

Completed. Very curious to learn the connection between frozen deserts and muscle loss.

Greyduster Fri 29-Mar-19 19:02:14

Done.

Willow500 Fri 29-Mar-19 18:59:02

Done!

silverlining48 Fri 29-Mar-19 18:55:49

Done it

Parsley3 Fri 29-Mar-19 18:55:13

Completed. ?. Good luck with your Masters.

NormaF Fri 29-Mar-19 18:32:50

I've done it.

Bellanonna Fri 29-Mar-19 18:27:25

I’ve done it