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Clarifying concepts about macronutrients’ effects on satiation and satiety
It seems that many people, including dietetics professionals and other nutrition experts, are unclear about some of the fundamental yet complex concepts behind the influence of dietary macronutrients (ie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat) on appetite regulation. Recent research has begun to unravel some of the more complicated physiological processes of appetite control and regulation generated by hormones such as leptin, ghrelin, and the gut hormone peptide YY3-35. Although the processes by which the macronutrients in our foods influence appetite regulation have been a topic of study for decades, they remain confusing and are often misunderstood. The objective of this article is to define the terminology commonly used to discuss the macronutrients’ roles in appetite regulation and to discuss the interrelated concepts and roles of taste, palatability, and energy density.
Postprandial response of plasma insulin, amylin and acylated ghrelin to various test meals in lean and obese cats
It seems that many people, including dietetics professionals and other nutrition experts, are unclear about some of the fundamental yet complex concepts behind the influence of dietary macronutrients (ie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat) on appetite regulation. Recent research has begun to unravel some of the more complicated physiological processes of appetite control and regulation generated by hormones such as leptin, ghrelin, and the gut hormone peptide YY3-35. Although the processes by which the macronutrients in our foods influence appetite regulation have been a topic of study for decades, they remain confusing and are often misunderstood. The objective of this article is to define the terminology commonly used to discuss the macronutrients’ roles in appetite regulation and to discuss the interrelated concepts and roles of taste, palatability, and energy density.
In utero and postnatal exposure to a high-protein or high-carbohydrate diet leads to differences in adipose tissue mRNA expression and blood metabolites in kittens
The objective of the present study was to measure the differences in body composition, adipose tissue gene expression, blood metabolite and hormone concentrations, and insulin sensitivity in kittens exposed to high-protein (HP) or high-carbohydrate (HC) nutrition in utero and through the growth period. Eight dams were randomised onto two test diets, and fed the diets throughout gestation and lactation.
In utero and postnatal exposure to a high-protein or high-carbohydrate diet leads to differences in adipose tissue mRNA expression and blood metabolites in kittens
The objective of the present study was to measure the differences in body composition, adipose tissue gene expression, blood metabolite and hormone concentrations, and insulin sensitivity in kittens exposed to high-protein (HP) or high-carbohydrate (HC) nutrition in utero and through the growth period. Eight dams were randomised onto two test diets, and fed the diets throughout gestation and lactation.
Protein Intake during Weight Loss Influences the Energy Required for Weight Loss and Maintenance in Cats
The effects of 2 diets with different protein contents on weight loss and subsequent maintenance was assessed in obese cats.
Effects of diet on body weight, body composition, metabolic status, and physical activity levels of adult female dogs after spay surgery
Neutering is a risk factor for pet obesity, which reduces the quality and length of life. Dietary interventions may serve as preventive and therapeutic options for pet obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of specially formulated diets on body weight (BW), body composition, and blood hormones and metabolites of adult female dogs after spay surgery.
The effects of high protein diets on thermogenesis, satiety and weight loss: a critical review
For years, proponents of some fad diets have claimed that higher amounts of protein facilitate weight loss. Only in recent years have studies begun to examine the effects of high protein diets on energy expenditure, subsequent energy intake and weight loss as compared to lower protein diets. In this study, we conducted a systematic review of randomized investigations on the effects of high protein diets on dietary thermogenesis, satiety, body weight and fat loss. There is convincing evidence that a higher protein intake increases thermogenesis and satiety compared to diets of lower protein content.
The Role of the Anabolic Properties of Plant- versus Animal-Based Protein Sources in Supporting Muscle Mass Maintenance: A Critical Review
Plant-sourced proteins offer environmental and health benefits, and research increasingly includes them in study formulas. However, plant-based proteins have less of an anabolic effect than animal proteins due to their lower digestibility, lower essential amino acid content (especially leucine), and deficiency in other essential amino acids, such as sulfur amino acids or lysine.
A High-Protein, High-Fiber Diet Designed for Weight Loss Improves Satiety in Dogs
Background: Weight-loss programs for dogs are often hampered by increased begging and scavenging behavior that ensues when food intake is restricted.
Hypothesis: A diet formulated to contain a high content of both protein and fiber is more satiating than diets that contain only high fiber or high protein.
Pet obesity management: beyond nutrition
Excess weight has been associated with many clinical and subclinical conditions that put a pet’s health at risk. Successful weight management programs extend beyond standard nutritional management and incorporate an understanding of human-animal interaction.
2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
The guidelines discuss the components of a systematic approach to nutritional management of dogs and cats. A nutritional assessment, including a body condition score and muscle condition score, is a screening evaluation that should ideally be performed at every examination. Individualized nutritional recommendations, based on the nutritional assessment, should be designed to achieve and maintain an appropriate body weight and meet nutritional requirements.
Neutering Induces Changes in Food Intake, Body Weight, Plasma Insulin and Leptin Concentrations in Normal and Lipoprotein Lipase–Deficient Male Cats
Studies have shown that 25–40% of cats that visit veterinary hospitals are overweight or obese. The common practice of neutering the domestic cat is associated with an increased incidence of obesity and it has been shown that both male and female cats significantly increase body weight after neutering (4–
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