Evidence for protein leverage in a general population sample of children and adolescents.

Christoph SanerAlistair M SeniorHanyue ZhangAino-Maija ElorantaCostan G MagnussenMatthew A SabinMarkus JuonalaMarco JannerDavid P BurgnerUrsula SchwabEero A HaapalaBerit Lilienthal HeitmannStephen J SimpsonDavid RaubenheimerTimo A Lakka

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2023)

This study provides evidence consistent with protein leverage in a population sample of children and adolescents. Increased energy intake on diets with lower protein content was counterbalanced by increased energy expenditure and therefore did not translate into increased adiposity.

Keyphrases

protein protein
binding protein
type diabetes
insulin resistance
weight loss
weight gain
small molecule
physical activity
body mass index