03 Jul 2019 --- Poor overall diet quality is linked to an increased risk of becoming frail during senior life, according to a US study involving older adults. Published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, the study also found that the quality of the overall diet appeared to be more important than protein intake for a lower risk of frailty. The researchers say that the study supports the belief that quality prevails over quantity when it comes to dietary habits and note that more research on the matter is warranted.