Abstract
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effects of a high-protein high-fat diet on an inactive 21-year-old female student during two 30-day experimental periods; there was no exercise intervention.. For the first 30 days of the study, a 47% carbohydrate, 23% protein, and 29% fat diet was followed and approximately 1573 calories were consumed. During the second experimental period of 30 days, the subject consumed a higher-protein/higher-fat diet that consisted of 24% carbohydrate, 29% protein, and 48% fat diet. Approximately 1719 calories were consumed daily. A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Lipid Panel blood test was obtained at the end of each diet and there was a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose after the high protein-high fat diet. A positive effect on blood lipid levels was noticed which indicated that a high protein-high fat diet improved cardiovascular health. Total percent body fat showed 11% decline and subcutaneous adipose tissue also declined significantly in the triceps, suprailliac, and thigh regions. Thus, the consumption of a diet higher in protein and fat resulted in a decrease in body fat as well as an improvement in various health indices in spite of the fact that more calories were consumed
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Jose Antonio
Project Type
Event
Start Date
2011 12:00 PM
End Date
2011 5:00 PM
The Effects of an Ad Libitum High Protein-High Fat Diet on Body Composition and Health
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effects of a high-protein high-fat diet on an inactive 21-year-old female student during two 30-day experimental periods; there was no exercise intervention.. For the first 30 days of the study, a 47% carbohydrate, 23% protein, and 29% fat diet was followed and approximately 1573 calories were consumed. During the second experimental period of 30 days, the subject consumed a higher-protein/higher-fat diet that consisted of 24% carbohydrate, 29% protein, and 48% fat diet. Approximately 1719 calories were consumed daily. A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Lipid Panel blood test was obtained at the end of each diet and there was a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose after the high protein-high fat diet. A positive effect on blood lipid levels was noticed which indicated that a high protein-high fat diet improved cardiovascular health. Total percent body fat showed 11% decline and subcutaneous adipose tissue also declined significantly in the triceps, suprailliac, and thigh regions. Thus, the consumption of a diet higher in protein and fat resulted in a decrease in body fat as well as an improvement in various health indices in spite of the fact that more calories were consumed
