June 2012 PMID 22691622

Effects of protein intake and gender on body composition changes: a randomized clinical weight loss trial.

Ellen M Evans, Mina C Mojtahedi, Matthew P Thorpe, Rudy J Valentine, Penny M Kris-Etherton, Donald K Layman

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently reference specific findings, such as the stronger preservation of lean mass in women or the higher fat loss in men, often using comparison phrases like 'different perspectives' and emphasizing personal relevance. The tone varies from engaging to analytical, indicating a positive view of the article’s significance and relevance in the context of diet and gender differences in body composition.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings on how dietary protein influences body composition during weight loss, with some referencing long-term effects or additional studies supporting these results.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show strong interest, with users exploring variables like gender differences and specific diet impacts, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments compare different research perspectives, such as the effects of calorie restriction and body fat preservation, reflecting moderate depth of interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

Overall, people see this research as relevant for health and diet strategies, though not claiming it has revolutionary implications, hence a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how different diets (higher protein vs. higher carbohydrate) affect body composition in men and women during weight loss and maintenance over 12 months, finding no significant gender differences in overall weight or fat loss.
  • Women tended to preserve lean mass better with a higher protein diet compared to men, although this effect was not statistically significant across the entire study, and both genders lost similar amounts of fat and lean mass.
  • Men carried more trunk fat initially and lost it more than women during weight loss, while women had more fat in their legs; diet type influenced overall body fat percentage but did not show a gender-specific interaction in this regard.]

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Vero
@Vero_atLast · X

@fire_bottle https://t.co/Rz54QS4R6L “In a 12-month study in 130 overweight people on a calorie-restricted diet, the high-protein group lost 53% more body fat than a normal-protein group eating the same number of calories” Your research is looking at it from a different perspective.

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 like · 2,385 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

マイナス500kcal)をしてもらった 性別によって体脂肪の減少度に差は出なかった https://t.co/lN96I789fG 2014年の実験 287名の男女に6カ月のダイエットを行ってもらった 体脂肪の減少に差はなかった 男性は短期間では女性より体重が減りやすい傾向があるが長期的には同じ量だけ体脂肪が減るらしい

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Vero
@Vero_atLast · X

@fire_bottle https://t.co/Rz54QS4R6L “In a 12-month study in 130 overweight people on a calorie-restricted diet, the high-protein group lost 53% more body fat than a normal-protein group eating the same number of calories” Your research is looking at it from a different perspective.

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 like · 2,385 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

マイナス500kcal)をしてもらった 性別によって体脂肪の減少度に差は出なかった https://t.co/lN96I789fG 2014年の実験 287名の男女に6カ月のダイエットを行ってもらった 体脂肪の減少に差はなかった 男性は短期間では女性より体重が減りやすい傾向があるが長期的には同じ量だけ体脂肪が減るらしい

Oct 10, 2020 · 178 followers View post →