Overeating, weight gain and lean body mass—is dietary protein content the key?

Abstract

The article discusses research being done on the effect of dietary protein content on weight gain, energy expenditure and body composition during overeating. It references a study by G. A. Bray et al., published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" in 2012. The researchers found a reduced weight gain in individuals if the diet has a low protein content. The study also showed that overeating did not significantly affect energy expenditure.