The Effect of Protein and Glycemic Index on Children's Body Composition: The DiOGenes Randomized Study

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Authors

Angeliki Papadaki · University of Crete

Manolis Linardakis · University of Crete

Thomas Meinert Larsen · University of Copenhagen

Marleen A. van Baak · Maastricht University

Anna Karin Lindroos · MRC Human Nutrition Research

Andreas Pfeiffer · German Institute of Human Nutrition

J. Alfredo Martínéz

Abstract

Neither GI nor protein had an isolated effect on body composition. However, the LP/HGI combination increased body fat, whereas the HP/LGI combination was protective against obesity in this sample of children.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Diet and metabolism studies Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 126, Issue 5, pp. e1143-e1152

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-3633

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