This research study was conducted to investigate the effects of a high protein diet on the efficiency of energy use at rest and at low-levels of physical activity. The hypothesis was that a high intake of dietary protein would result in a less efficient use of energy in skeletal muscle in older adults.
This research study was conducted to investigate the effects of a high protein diet on the efficiency of energy use at rest and at low-levels of physical activity. The hypothesis was that a high intake of dietary protein would result in a less efficient use of energy in skeletal muscle in older adult
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
12
subjects are asked to consume a smoothie with whey protein added
Subjects are asked to consume a beverage with polycose added
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Dietary protein effects on muscle energy use
gross mechanical efficiency of muscle, consuming high and low protein supplements
Time frame: participants will be measured over an average of 26 days
Effect of protein supplements on food intake
effects of high protein or high carbohydrate supplements on overall energy consumption in older adults.
Time frame: participants will be measured over an average of 26 days
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