# The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance

Leidy HJ, Clifton PM, Astrup A, et al. · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 101(6):1320S–1329S · 2015



## Key finding

Higher-protein diets (~1.2–1.6 g/kg) improve satiety, preserve lean mass and aid maintenance — 'a dedicated protein source every time you eat'.



[Read the paper](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+role+of+protein+in+weight+loss+and+maintenance)

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