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Protein sources and physical activity were positively associated with lean mass in males and/or females.
Encouraging high-quality protein sources and physical activity is beneficial for maintaining lean mass in both sexes.
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However, protein sources and physical activity was positively associated with lean mass in males and/or females (p < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on a large cross-sectional study design.
Source
The Relationships between Total Protein Intake, Protein Sources, Physical Activity, and Lean Mass in a Representative Sample of the US Adults
Furong Xu et al. · Nutrients · 2020
cross-sectional · n=7547Cited 3×
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