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Evidence for protein leverage on total energy intake, but not body mass index, in a large cohort of older adults.

Sewanou H HonfoAlistair McNair SeniorVéronique LegaultNancy PresseValérie TurcotPierrette GaudreauStephen James SimpsonDavid RaubenheimerAlan A Cohen
Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2023)
Findings indicate clear evidence for PL on TEI, but not on BMI, likely because of aging, body composition, sarcopenia, or protein wasting.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • resistance training
  • physical activity
  • bone mineral density
  • protein protein
  • amino acid
  • skeletal muscle
  • binding protein
  • postmenopausal women