Effect of Two Diets With Different Content of Protein on Weight Loss in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

Group received a diet with higher protein content (1.34gr/kg body weight). Meal replacements (drinks and bars) and individualized menus, controlling the content of calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat, had more control over the total amount of protein consumed daily. Participants consumed two, protein-enriched drinks, contributing to the daily protein intake along with conventional foods and two low-fat bars. For both groups (intervention and control), the calorie density had a restriction of 500kcal/day calories less than the resting metabolic rate (RMR) and were equivalent in the type of carbohydrate. Recommendations for exercise (e.g., walking, biking or jogging at least 30 minutes/day, 5 days per week).

Control group received a diet with a lower protein content (0.8gr/kg body weight). Conventional foods (such as fish, meet, vegetables, fruits, nutrs, beans, etc) were prescribed. Individualized menus, controlling the content of calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat, had more control over the total amount of protein consumed daily. The calorie density had a restriction of 500kcal/day. Recommendations for exercise (e.g., walking, biking or jogging at least 30 minutes/day, 5 days per week)