More protein, fewer calories help older people lose weight safely

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 09:40 in Health & Medicine

A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and lose “bad” fat, according to results from a new randomized controlled trial led by Wake Forest University researcher Kristen Beavers. Kristen Beavers Four research papers based on the study results have been accepted for publication in […]

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