August 2024 PMID 38537251

A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals.

Allison D Sanchez, Jake C Reynolds, Elaina L Marinik, Ryann D Kolb, Alicia J Lozano, Brenda M Davy, Gary R Hunter, D Enette Larson-Meyer

Mentions

21
Peak: 6 in Apr 2024
across 3 sources since Apr 2024

Extended reach

71,558
potential audience

Total likes

324

Video views

5,721

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Apr 2024 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive reception to the study’s emphasis on lean body mass gain through diet and exercise, exemplified by statements like 'bulking is dead' and references to the research’s findings on 0.22 kg/week weight gain mainly as lean mass. The use of phrases such as 'get to the bodyfat you desire' and 'gains will come' suggests a focus on sustainable and healthy athletic development, influenced by the study’s results.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the study's findings that nutrient-rich snack intake combined with resistance training supports healthy weight gain, though some posts challenge traditional bulking methods.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by referencing the research and summarizing key results, but generally lack deep analysis or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include retweets and brief reflections on the findings, indicating active but surface-level engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussion indicates the study could influence approaches to healthy weight gain among athletes, emphasizing the importance of nutrient quality and training.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined the effects of a 10-week diet and exercise plan aimed at promoting healthy weight gain in athletes by adding 500 kcal daily from either peanut-based snacks or high-carb, peanut-free snacks, along with regular resistance training.
  • Results showed that athletes gained about 2.2 kg of total body mass, mainly as lean body mass, regardless of snack type, but those eating peanut-based snacks gained slightly less total weight than those eating high-carb snacks.
  • The findings suggest that incorporating nutrient-rich snacks with resistance training can promote healthy weight gain primarily as lean mass in both male and female athletes, though the type of snack might influence total weight gain.]

Top posts

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the addition of 500 kcal/day from whole foods/snacks in combination with a rigorous RT program promotes a similar weight gain of ~0.22 kg/week, primarily as LBM,

Apr 3, 2024 · 47 likes · 6 shares · 56,035 followers View post →
Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/DMDAjLexwD

May 3, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,259 followers View post →
Prof. Nasser Alzerwi
@NAlzerwi · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,736 followers View post →
Prof. Nasser Alzerwi
@NAlzerwi · X

RT @tecoughlin: Reference: https://t.co/DMDAjLexwD

May 3, 2024 · 1 share · 1,735 followers View post →
G Hayward Coombs
@Haywardito · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,089 followers View post →
William E. Duncan
@billyrduncanay · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 493 followers View post →

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Matt McGinley
@mattmcginley7 · X

@Mandrik https://t.co/2azVTRLvV3 Bulking to build muscle is dead. Get to the bodyfat you desire, and then build strength and hang out around maintenence. The gains will come while keeping bodyfat you don't want to add off

Apr 6, 2025 · 109 followers View post →
Prof. Nasser Alzerwi
@NAlzerwi · X

RT @tecoughlin: Reference: https://t.co/DMDAjLexwD

May 3, 2024 · 1 share · 1,735 followers View post →
Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/DMDAjLexwD

May 3, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,259 followers View post →
Prof. Nasser Alzerwi
@NAlzerwi · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,736 followers View post →
G Hayward Coombs
@Haywardito · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,089 followers View post →
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@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

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Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 132 followers View post →
William E. Duncan
@billyrduncanay · X

RT @mackinprof: A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the…

Apr 3, 2024 · 6 shares · 493 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

A Randomized Trial of Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals https://t.co/oFcYnLgRIk These results suggest that the addition of 500 kcal/day from whole foods/snacks in combination with a rigorous RT program promotes a similar weight gain of ~0.22 kg/week, primarily as LBM,

Apr 3, 2024 · 47 likes · 6 shares · 56,035 followers View post →