Research
Macro partitioning
Higher protein intake is associated with weight loss maintenance, with maintainers consuming significantly more protein (g/kg body weight) than regainers.
Ensure adequate protein intake (approx 0.9-1.0 g/kg body weight) to help maintain weight loss. This may help with satiety and preserving muscle mass.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Protein intake was higher in maintainers than in regainers (P < 0·001).
Why this rating
Observational data.
Source
Exploring the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and weight loss maintenance: the MedWeight study
Dimitrios Poulimeneas et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2020
cohort · n=565Cited 60×
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