Project Number: 1235-51530-008-08
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Aug 01, 2004
End Date: Jul 30, 2009

Objective:
The objective of this cooperative research project is to conduct an intervention study to determine if the consumption of whey protein, compared to soy protein or an isocaloric control product, in free-living adults, decreases body weight and fat, and if there are concomitant improvements in risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Approach:
Briefly, a free-living study will be conducted in which subjects will be provided one of three products to be incorporated into their meals. Subjects will be recruited who are overweight or obese. At the beginning and throughout the 6 month study, body weight and composition will be measured as well as dietary intake and physical activity. Blood and urine samples will be collected and will be used to measure factors, such as hormones, associated with food intake and risk factors of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.