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Protein intake and body-weight regulation
Margriet S Westerterp-Plantenga1, Manuela P G M Lejeune
1Department of Human Biology, Nutrim, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands. m.westerterp@hb.unimaas.nl
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|June 14, 2005
Summary
Elevated protein intake aids body-weight management by increasing satiety and thermogenesis. This approach supports greater weight loss and better long-term weight maintenance.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Metabolism
- Weight Management
Background:
- Effective body-weight management is complex and multifactorial.
- Emerging research highlights the significant role of dietary protein.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the mechanisms by which elevated protein intake influences body-weight management.
- To review the observed effects on weight loss and maintenance.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent findings on protein intake and body-weight regulation.
- Analysis of mechanisms including satiety, diet-induced thermogenesis, and energy efficiency.
Main Results:
- Elevated protein intake enhances satiety and diet-induced thermogenesis.
- Protein influences body composition and decreases energy efficiency.
- These factors contribute to greater initial weight loss.
Conclusions:
- Higher protein consumption is a key strategy for effective body-weight management.
- Protein intake supports sustained body-weight maintenance post-weight loss.