The Body's Response to Changes in Dietary Protein and Meal-Frequency In Men

Purdue University13 enrolled

Overview

the purpose of this study is to identify how the body responds to increased dietary protein (that includes pork and eggs) and meal-frequency in adult men. During this study, the changes in blood glucose, hormones, appetite, and energy expenditure will be examined.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Low Protein Dietary Intake High Protein Dietary Intake

Interventions

Meal PatterningOTHER

LP intake 3 meals and 6 meals HP intake 3 meals and 6 meals

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 21 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 21 and older, BMI between 25.0-34.6, Weight Stable for at least 6 mths, body \>25%, non smoking, clinically normal blood profiles, non-diabetic. Exclusion Criteria: * intermittently been involved in a diet and/or exercise program within the last 3 months, Have no allergies to eggs.

Locations (1)

Purdue University, Dept of Foods and Nutrition

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The Body's Response to Changes in Dietary Protein and Meal-Frequency In Men

Time frame: 12 weeks

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