A 75‑year‑old patient is seen in outpatient PT following a f…
A 75‑year‑old patient is seen in outpatient PT following a fall at home. Examination reveals slow gait speed, difficulty rising from a chair without use of arms, and loss of muscle mass in the lower extremities. The patient lives alone and reports eating “small meals” with limited protein intake. Which nutrition recommendation would BEST complement the physical therapist’s strengthening and balance interventions to improve functional mobility?