Assessment of Protein Intake in the First Three Months after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Severe Obesity

Assessment of Protein Intake in the First Three Months after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Severe Obesity

An adequate protein intake prevents the loss of fat-free mass during weight loss. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) jeopardizes protein intake due to post-operative dietary restriction and intolerance to protein-rich foods. The purpose of this study is to evaluate protein intake in the first thre...

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Main Authors: Lucrezia Bertoni, Romina Valentini, Alessandra Zattarin, Anna Belligoli, Silvia Bettini, Roberto Vettor, Mirto Foletto, Paolo Spinella, Luca Busetto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sleeve gastrectomy
protein intake
whey protein supplementation
weight loss
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/771

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