Atsuko ’Sue’ Nakaniida

Higher protein intake preserves lean soft tissue and promotes lipid mobilization during a 7-day very-low-calorie diet

Abstract Severe energy restriction often results in the loss of lean soft tissue (LST) in addition to fat mass. This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of differing protein energy densities on body composition and metabolic responses during a short-term, very-low-ca...