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Year
2013
Language
English
Title
Effect of a dairy and calcium rich diet on weight loss and appetite during energy restriction in overweight and obese adults: a randomized trial
Introduction/Purpose
Kim Wagner Jones, MSc, RD, University of Calgary and and her research team examined overweight and obese adults to determine whether a high-dairy diet can decrease insulin resistance.
Objective(s)/Process or Summary of Content
Previous work in our lab with rats showed that dairy, especially skim milk powder, is a powerful agent for: preventing weight gain, improving body composition, and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.  Hypothesis and aims of this study were designed to translate this work into a human trial.
Conclusions(s)/Recommendations
Higher levels of blood hormones (PYY and GLP-1) that help reduce food intake. Greater feelings of satisfaction, which may help individuals adhere to a diet. Less energy as fat was consumed and less weight gained relative to energy consumed (ie. participants who consumed more calcium also consumed more energy but still lost weight).

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