Protein Quality, Glycemic and Metabolic Indices and Anthropometric Features Among Overweight and Obese Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various studies have shown an inverse relationship between the quality of protein intake based on essential amino acids (EAAs) with obesity and its complications. We assumed that increasing EAAs-based protein intake quality improves glycemic and metabolic markers and anthropometric measurements in obese and overweight people.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 180 obese and overweight participants aged 18 to 35. Dietary information was obtained using an 80-item food frequency questionnaire. The total intake of EAAs was calculated using the United States department of agriculture (USDA) database. Quality protein was defined as the ratio of EAAs (gr) to total dietary protein (gr). Sociodemographic status, physical activity (PA), and anthropometric character

SUBMITTER: Soleimani E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10331230 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature