Description of impact
The UK is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, arising from low activity and easy availability of energy-rich foods. Research conducted by the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute has identified the nutritional effects of protein, including sustainable plant-proteins, on satiety (repleteness), demonstrating that dietary protein is an effective way to control appetite and slow muscle decline. This research has underpinned collaborations with major commercial food brands - Marks & Spencer (M&S), Tate & Lyle, the Jamie Oliver Group – supporting the development of healthier food options, including with M&S Balanced For You range, worth GBP40 million annually. Therefore, economic impact and enhanced understanding of the health benefits of improved protein consumption in the food sector has been achieved.Outcomes to Date / Future Developments
Research by Prof Johnstone on dietary protein has shown it to be an effective means of managing hunger to achieve weight loss in obese individuals. She has also explored sustainable plant protein sources to promote healthy ageing. Together, these findings support the food industry to develop healthier food ranges, delivering economic impact in the food and drink sector, and enhancing public health and food industry understanding of the health benefits of improved protein consumption.Impact status | Impact Completed (Open) |
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Impact date | 1 Jan 2010 |
Category of impact | Economic and/or Commercial, Societal |
Keywords
- Nutrition
- Diet
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Research output
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High-protein, reduced-carbohydrate weight-loss diets promote metabolite profiles likely to be detrimental to colonic health
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Appetite control and biomarkers of satiety with vegetarian (soy) and meat-based high-protein diets for weight loss in obese men: a randomized crossover trial
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Effects of a high-protein ketogenic diet on hunger, appetite, and weight loss in obese men feeding ad libitum
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Exploring Health-Promoting Attributes of Plant Proteins as a Functional Ingredient for the Food Sector: A Systematic Review of Human Interventional Studies
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Investigating the Effectiveness of Very Low-Calorie Diets and Low-Fat Vegan Diets on Weight and Glycemic Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of hunger state on the brain responses to food cues across the life span
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Protein for Life: Review of Optimal Protein Intake, Sustainable Dietary Sources and the Effect on Appetite in Ageing Adults
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review