ArticleCurrent developments in nutrition2026
Influence of Protein Intake during Obesity Reduction on Physical Function and Body Habitus in Older Males with Prediabetes: A Pilot Study.
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Enhanced Protein Intake During Obesity Reduction in Older Male Veterans: Differences in Physical Function and Muscle Quality Responses by Race
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Background: Weight loss can improve health and function in older adults with obesity but may also accelerate loss of fat-free mass. Older men are underrepresented in obesity intervention trials; thus we tested higher protein intake plus exercise to help preserve muscle mass and physical function during weight loss in men with obesity and prediabetes. Objectives: We evaluated the effects of an enhanced protein weight loss intervention relative to a recommended dietary allowance (RDA)-level protein intervention in older males (veterans) with prediabetes and obesity. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial. Equal numbers of participants, males aged >55 y with obesity [body mass index (BMI), in kg/m Results: Baseline characteristics were as follows: BMI = 35.8 ± 4.3, mean age 67.6 ± 7.0 y, and hemoglobin A1c 6.0% ± 0.3%. For the SPPB score, the Enhanced Protein group had a greater benefit at both 3 mo (small Cohen's Conclusions: The results provide preliminary evidence that an enhanced protein regimen can benefit older males with prediabetes, especially with regard to physical function and body composition.This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03835416.
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