Eating More Protein is Associated with
Weight Loss
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At some point in our lives, we have been on some kind of diet or other. There
is the 'cabbage soup diet'; '5:2 diet'; and then high protein diets such as
Atkins, Zone and South Beach, etc.
Some people turn to higher-protein diets to lose weight, because some studies suggest that higher-protein diets help people better control their appetites and calorie intake. Diets with 30 per cent protein are now considered "reasonable" and the term "high protein diet" is now reserved for diets with over 50 per cent protein.
At some point in our lives, we have been on some kind of diet or other. There
is the 'cabbage soup diet'; '5:2 diet'; and then high protein diets such as
Atkins, Zone and South Beach, etc. Some people turn to higher-protein diets to lose weight, because some studies suggest that higher-protein diets help people better control their appetites and calorie intake. Diets with 30 per cent protein are now considered "reasonable" and the term "high protein diet" is now reserved for diets with over 50 per cent protein.
You need protein at all stages of life. It is the major component of all cells, including muscle and bone. It's needed for growth, development and immunity to fight off infections and protect the body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is for men 56 grams a day and for women 46 grams a day.
This latest study
focused on three key factors: first, how these women describe and recognise
protein sources and requirements; second, identify the reported frequency of
using the ''eating more protein'' practice to prevent weight gain; and lastly,
compare reported protein intake to reported frequency of using the ''eating
more protein'' practice to prevent weight gain.
On the whole, most women
who participated in this research correctly pinpointed good protein sources,
while the majority could indicate the daily per cent of dietary energy
recommended from protein.
''Eating more protein'' to prevent weight gain was reported by 43% of women (and more than half of obese women) as a practice to prevent weight gain. Reported use of this practice was related to self-reported weight loss over two years. Two factors associated with effective use of this practice included the level of protein intake and self-efficacy toward weight management.
Noel Aldrich, lead author of this report says, "Education regarding dietary protein requirements may enhance the use of this practice. Given that the majority of Americans are overweight, identifying the most effective practices and related factors surrounding successful weight loss and prevention of weight gain are important."
''Eating more protein'' to prevent weight gain was reported by 43% of women (and more than half of obese women) as a practice to prevent weight gain. Reported use of this practice was related to self-reported weight loss over two years. Two factors associated with effective use of this practice included the level of protein intake and self-efficacy toward weight management.
Noel Aldrich, lead author of this report says, "Education regarding dietary protein requirements may enhance the use of this practice. Given that the majority of Americans are overweight, identifying the most effective practices and related factors surrounding successful weight loss and prevention of weight gain are important."
Is it possible to eat
too much protein? There are no dangers associated with higher intakes of
protein, unless you have a kidney or liver problem.
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