The Nutritionist
Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health
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How important is protein during weight loss?
Protein is advantageous to weight loss for a couple of reasons. First, when a meal derives more of its calories from protein, versus saturated fat and simpler carbohydrates, it supports greater satiety (fullness) as well as hunger reduction for the hours that follow. Furthermore, amino acids require special (energy requiring) processing if they are to be used for energy, plus they increase energy demanding body protein manufacturing. That means that more calories are burned to use food protein for energy, as well as for protein to do its job in maintaining and building body protein. This can promote greater weight loss over time. Furthermore, eating more protein during weight loss may help a person maintain more metabolically active lean body mass, including muscle mass, during the process. Muscle mass retention is more realistic when the caloric restriction is moderate combined with protein levels approximating at least double the RDA and combined with resistance exercise.
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The objective of nutrition is simple: to supply our bodies with all the necessary nutrients on a regular basis, and in appropriate quantities, to promote optimal health and function. However, in practice, nutrition is far from that simple, and our understanding of it continues to evolve in conjunction with the most current nutrition research on what seems like a weekly basis.
The Nutritionist, now in its third edition, offers a one-of-kind resource for nutrition, exercise, health, fitness, weight management, and disease prevention information. Presented in a unique question-and-answer format, it seeks to create an experience akin to spending hours with one of world’s most renowned experts in nutrition, exercise, and health. It provides an essential overview of the human body and food to serve as a platform for covering a wide range of important nutrition topics, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, hydration, and exercise. It also defines nutrition application to achieve better fitness, weight management, disease prevention, and wellness throughout the lifespan.
This comprehensive guide presents a valuable resource for health professionals, dietitians, personal trainers, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of nutrition, health, and fitness.
About the Author
Dr. Robert E. C. Wildman earned his PhD from The Ohio State University and is a registered and licensed dietitian and fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). He currently serves as adjunct teaching and research faculty at Texas Women’s University. Dr. Wildman is also coauthor of Sport and Fitness Nutrition and Advanced Human Nutrition,and has contributed to numerous book chapters and research papers. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas.