After 50, men lose roughly 1% of muscle per year without training. The WHO/CDC BMI range still applies, but body composition matters more than the scale.
A 5'10" man over 50 typically fares better at the middle-to-upper end of the healthy BMI band, as long as waist stays under 35 inches.
Strength training twice a week. Protein 1.6–2.0 g/kg spread over meals.
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