"Protein and Weight Loss in Exercisers & Athletes" with Professor Kevin Tipton

Episode 162 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Protein and Weight Loss in Exercisers & Athletes" with Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of the concept of weight loss, energy balance, caloric restriction and impact on training adaptations and performanceGeneral weight loss vs quality weight loss: importance of body composition focussed strategiesOptimal protein intake during caloric restriction in elite athletesHow much protein?Protein timing and quality: does it matter?Protein supplements: value and practicality beyond a "first first approach"Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Protein Recommendations for Weight Loss in Elite Athletes: A Focus on Body Composition and PerformanceRecent Advances in the Characterization of Skeletal Muscle andWhole-Body ProteinResponses to Dietary Protein and Exercise during Negative Energy BalanceRelated Podcast Episodes:#153 - "Muscle Protein Synthesis and Response to Exercise & Nutrition" with Professor Kevin Tipton#152 - "Making Weight in Combat Sports" with Dr Carl Langan-Evans and Joseph Matthews PhD(c)#145 - "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD#100 - 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD#77 - 'Body Composition & Assessment' with Shawn Arent PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN