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Table 4 Body composition

From: A high protein diet (3.4 g/kg/d) combined with a heavy resistance training program improves body composition in healthy trained men and women – a follow-up investigation

 

NP

HP

 

Pre

Post

Pre

Post

Between group

BW (kg)

74.7 ± 15.3

76.0 ± 14.9*

75.8 ± 11.3

75.7 ± 11.9

P = 0.04#

FFM (kg)

59.6 ± 13.4

61.1 ± 13.5*

61.4 ± 11.8

62.9 ± 11.3*

NS

FM (kg)

15.1 ± 6.0

14.8 ± 5.4*

13.5 ± 5.6

11.9 ± 5.9*

P = 0.04#

% BF

20.2 ± 7.6

19.6 ± 6.8*

18.3 ± 7.7

15.9 ± 7.3*

P = 0.05#

  1. Data are mean ± SD. *Denotes significant time effects (Pre vs. Post) (P < 0.05). #Denotes significant time by group effects (HP versus NP)
  2. Legend: BW body weight, FFM fat free mass, FM fat mass, NS not significant, % BF percentage body fat, HP high protein, NP normal protein
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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

ISSN: 1550-2783

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