Human Nutrition
Metabolism of Vitamin K Forms in Fresh Pork
March 28, 2019By Xueyan Fu
The objective of this study was to compare MKn concentrations in blood, tissue, and feces of mice given purified and food-based MKn to mice fed a VK-deficient (VKD, “control”) diet.
Human Nutrition
Ounce-Equivalents in the Protein Foods Group: Benefits of Quality Protein
September 26, 2018By Dr. Arny Ferrando PhD
To help the consumer meet protein needs while achieving the goal of varied protein food sources, the DGAs Committee published "ounce equivalents" in the protein foods group. It is stated, among other...
Human Nutrition
Effect of pork ingestion on postprandial mitochondrial protein synthesis and inflammation in healthy weight, overweight, and obese adults
October 5, 2017By Dr. Nicholas Burd
Human Nutrition
Within-Day Protein Distribution Does Not Influence Body Composition Responses During Weight Loss in Resistance-Training Adults Who Are Overweight
September 13, 2017By Joshua L. Hudson
Abstract Emerging research suggests that redistributing total protein intake from 1 high-protein meal/d to multiple moderately high-protein meals improves 24-h muscle protein synthesis. Over time,...
Human Nutrition
Effects of incorporating red meat into a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cardiometabolic and emotional well-being
July 31, 2017By Dr. Wayne W. Campbell PhD
The Mediterranean-style eating pattern (Med Pattern) is consistently associated with decreased chronic disease risk (1-3) with emerging evidence suggesting improved quality of life (4-6) and sleep...
Human Nutrition
Effects of Incorporating Red Meat into a Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern on Cardiometabolic and Emotional Well-Being
July 31, 2017By Wayne Campbell, PhD
The purpose of the proposed research study was to assess the effects of including greater amounts of lean unprocessed red meat (pork and beef) into a Med Pattern on cardiometabolic and emotional well-being.
Human Nutrition
A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial to Assess the Effects of a Lean Pork-containing, High-protein Breakfast on Indices of Satiety and Metabolic Health In Men and Women with
June 22, 2017By Kevin Maki
Experimental studies in humans designed to test the impact of pork consumption on glucose homeostasis and other elements of the cardiometabolic risk factor profile are limited. Previous research on...
Human Nutrition
Effects of Dietary Protein Patterning on Weight Loss and Resistance Training-Induced Changes in Body Composition, Skeletal Muscle, and Indices of Metabolic Syndrome
March 7, 2017By Dr. Wayne W. Campbell PhD
The primary aim of this study was to assess the effects of within-day dietary protein intake distribution on dietary energy-restriction and resistance training-induced changes in lean body mass and mid-thigh muscle area, and to assess the effects of within-day dietary protein intake distribution on dietary energy-restriction and resistance training-induced changes in appetite, glucose response, and MetS parameters.
Human Nutrition
Protein consumption from meat vs. dairy as complementary foods on infant growth, body composition and gut microbiome: a controlled feeding study
December 5, 2016By Nancy Krebs
a. Background
The 1st year of life is very important for later-in-life obesity and heart disease development. Studies have shown that protein intake from dairy is associated with rapid weight gain,...
Human Nutrition
Postprandial muscle protein synthetic responses after high quality pork consumption in lean, overweight, and obese adults
September 8, 2016By Nicholas Burd
Obesity is associated with numerous chronic diseases. Many obese individuals, however, do not display overt disease. This is due to obese...
