Protein intake and lean body mass preservation during energy intake restriction in overweight older adults

Background: Dietary-induced weight loss is generally accompanied by a decline in skeletal muscle mass. The loss of muscle mass leads to a decline in muscle strength and impairs physical performance. A high dietary protein intake has been suggested to allow muscle mass preservation during energy inta...

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Published inInternational Journal of Obesity Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 299 - 304
Main Authors Backx, E M P, Tieland, M, Borgonjen-van den Berg, K J, Claessen, P R, van Loon, L J C, de Groot, L C P G M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.02.2016
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