A high-protein diet has surged in popularity over the past decade, primarily due to the Dukan diet. Currently, based on expanded studies and evaluation of its bodily effects, this diet is considered an inadvisable approach to weight loss because of the excessive protein intake.
It's a protein diet
Protein in the diet is about 2 g per kg of body weight (in case of extensive burns, it can reach up to 3 g/kg m. c. ), while the Institute of Food and Nutrition of an adult of 0.73 g/ kg body weight. Protein therefore covers about 15 20% of the daily energy requirement.
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