Obes Facts November 2021 PMID 33975325

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Isabell Englert, Anja Bosy-Westphal, Stephan C Bischoff, Kathrin Kohlenberg-Müller

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Discussion discussions reflect a balanced interest in the research, with references to specific results like the preservation of fat-free mass and metabolic rate, and phrases such as 'may help' and 'no impact' illustrating nuanced interpretations. The tone varies from supportive to critical, indicating moderate engagement and acknowledgment of the study's importance without overstatement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some expressing support for the benefits of higher protein intake during weight loss in postmenopausal women.

InterestModerate interest

The participants show moderate interest, engaging with technical details and implications but without deep controversy or enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is consistent engagement, as many tweets reference specific aspects of the research such as preservation of muscle mass and metabolic rate, often discussing practical applications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to recognize the study’s moderate impact, emphasizing its relevance for nutrition and health practices but not portraying it as a groundbreaking discovery.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how different levels of protein intake during weight loss affect fat-free mass (FFM), resting energy expenditure (REE), and physical function in overweight postmenopausal women.
  • Both groups experienced similar weight loss and reductions in FFM and REE initially, but during the follow-up, the high-protein group maintained REE better and showed improvements in physical performance, unlike the normal-protein group.
  • The findings suggest that higher protein intake during weight loss helps preserve muscle mass and metabolic rate, potentially leading to better maintenance of physical function in postmenopausal women.

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David Scott
@DavidScottPhD · X

Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/MYNSEDnlHO

May 12, 2021 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,947 followers View post →
Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical function in overweight women https://t.co/mdu3cwxLSI

May 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,741 followers View post →
EASO
@EASOobesity · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial @KargerPublisher https://t.co/ieGdU0bIwt

Jul 20, 2021 · 3 likes · 18,900 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial (open access) https://t.co/PeTTKhxlKJ #weightloss #protein #nutrition #diet #muscle

May 13, 2021 · 1 like · 19,261 followers View post →
#HelpYouGetGAINS
@helpYOUgetGAINS · X

RT @drdairy50: Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical funct…

May 18, 2021 · 2 shares · 16,886 followers View post →
Nutrition and Dietetics | Karger
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Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial ✍ Isabell Englert

Jun 3, 2021 · 1 share · 2,876 followers View post →

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EASO
@EASOobesity · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial @KargerPublisher https://t.co/ieGdU0bIwt

Jul 20, 2021 · 3 likes · 18,900 followers View post →
Dark Brandon Rises
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RT @NutriKarger: Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Fun…

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Nutrition and Dietetics | Karger
@NutriKarger · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial ✍ Isabell Englert

Jun 3, 2021 · 1 share · 2,876 followers View post →
Rich Kleiner
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Impact of protein intake during weight loss on preservation of fat-free mass, resting energy ... https://t.co/u0wrF8R4EZ

May 26, 2021 · 33 followers View post →
#HelpYouGetGAINS
@helpYOUgetGAINS · X

RT @drdairy50: Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical funct…

May 18, 2021 · 2 shares · 16,886 followers View post →
Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical function in overweight women https://t.co/mdu3cwxLSI

May 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,741 followers View post →
Matthew Stratton PhD
@MTSstrength89 · X

RT @DrMyohead: "High protein (1.5g/kg) weight-loss diet without exercise had no impact on preservation of FFM and REE but may help to maint…

May 18, 2021 · 1 share · 167 followers View post →
Dr. Myohead
@DrMyohead · X

"High protein (1.5g/kg) weight-loss diet without exercise had no impact on preservation of FFM and REE but may help to maintain muscle strength in postmenopausal women" https://t.co/33LDuoDWeD

May 18, 2021 · 1 share · 2,643 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Impact of Protein Intake during Weight Loss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial (open access) https://t.co/PeTTKhxlKJ #weightloss #protein #nutrition #diet #muscle

May 13, 2021 · 1 like · 19,261 followers View post →
FitGreyStrong
@FitGreyStrong · X

RT @DavidScottPhD: Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical…

May 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,309 followers View post →
Gavin Connolly, PhD
@GavinConnolly1o · X

RT @DavidScottPhD: Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical…

May 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 363 followers View post →
Fábio L Orsatti, PhD
@fabiorsatti · X

RT @DavidScottPhD: Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical…

May 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 646 followers View post →
Anthony Villani PhD
@avillaniPhD · X

RT @DavidScottPhD: Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical…

May 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 697 followers View post →
David Scott
@DavidScottPhD · X

Impact of #Protein Intake during #weightloss on Preservation of Fat-Free Mass, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Physical Function in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/MYNSEDnlHO

May 12, 2021 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,947 followers View post →