Eating more protein makes you feel fuller for longer than eating the same amount of carbs or fat, which helps you eat less and manage your weight better.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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2003 Nov

This study says eating more protein makes you feel fuller longer than eating carbs or fat, so you eat less and are less likely to gain weight back after losing it.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200311000-00005

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