High protein diet

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High protein diets are marketed as body-building diets because muscle is made mainly of protein. They are often ineffective because excess protein is not stored within the body (see body building), and insufficient energy is the usual factor limiting muscle growth, not lack of protein. High protein diets are also marketed as weight-loss diets on the basis that proteins are complex molecules that need a lot of energy to be digested. It is claimed that up to 30 per cent of the energy content of protein is required for its digestion, but this claim is disputed. It is generally accepted that protein yields about the same amount of energy as carbohydrates (approximately 4 kilocalories per gram). Furthermore, many high protein diets (especially those using animal protein) are rich in saturated fats and cholesterol, which carry a health risk and make a significant contribution to obesity.

High protein diets are potentially dangerous. The excess protein has to be broken down and eliminated. This puts a strain on the excretory system, particularly if the dieter does not drink sufficient quantities of watery fluids. High protein diets include the ‘Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet’, the ‘Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet’, the ‘Miracle Diet for Fast Weight Loss’, the ‘New You Diet’, and the ‘Women Doctor's Diet for Women’.

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The high-protein diet recommends that the dieter consume 30 to 40 percent of his/her calories from protein. Foods that are high in carbohydrates, especially sugars, pasta, breads, cereals and potatoes, are limited. There are several different versions of the diet, including The Atkins Diet.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a diet high in plant and animal proteins; used to treat malnutrition or to increase muscle mass

Examples of high-protein foods are tofu, dairy products, fish, and meat.

A high protein diet is often recommended by bodybuilders and nutritionists to help efforts to build muscle and lose fat. It should not be confused with low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet, which are not calorie-controlled and which often contain large amounts of fat.

While adequate protein is required for building skeletal muscle and other tissues, there is ongoing debate regarding the use and necessity of high protein diets in weight training and bodybuilding. Various sources advise people to consume anywhere from 0.6 to 1.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight per day (1.4–3.3g per kg).^{[1][2][dead link]}

Contents 1 Hazards 2 High protein foods 3 See also 4 References

Hazards

Relatively little evidence has been gathered regarding the effect of protein on the development of chronic diseases.^[3] While there was initial suspicion that high-protein diets increased the risk for renal failure, studies have shown that kidney problems occur only in people with pre-existing kidney disease. [3] Similarly, the long-held concern that it could worsen hepatic encephalopathy (brain disease due to malfunction of the liver) appears to be unfounded.^{[citation needed]}

The increased load on the kidney is a result of an increase in reabsorption of NaCl. This causes a decrease in the sensitivity of tubuloglomerular feedback, which, in turn, results in an increased glomerular filtration rate. This increases pressure in glomerular capillaries^[4]. When added to any additional renal disease, this may cause permanent glomerular damage.

High protein foods

High protein foods are:

• Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28.5 grams protein
• Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
• Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
• Chicken breast, 3.5 oz – 30 grams protein
• Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
• Drumstick – 11 grams
• Wing – 6 grams
• Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams

See also

• Bodybuilding supplement
• Dietary supplement

References

1. ^ [1]
2. ^ [2]
3. ^ Protein: Nutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Health
4. ^ Walter F., PhD. Boron. Medical Physiology: A Cellular And Molecular Approaoch. Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 1-4160-2328-3.  Page 771

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