1.Effect of resistance training exercise combined with high protein diet on body weight and muscle mass in underweight adolescent males
Wittawas Sajjapong ; Preeya Leelahagul ; Sitha Pongphibool ; Narupon Thongsuk
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 2021;27(No.1):41-52
Introduction: Many underweight males take commercial protein supplements
to increase their body weight and build muscle. Nonetheless, commercial protein
supplements may cause adverse effects. This study aimed to determine the
effects of resistance training exercise combined with a high protein diet on body
weight and muscle mass in underweight adolescent males. Methods: A repeated
measures design study was conducted on nine males aged 12-15 years with low
body weight. Energy and protein requirements were calculated, and energy and
protein consumptions were measured for each meal during the high protein diet
without exercise (HP) period and the high protein diet with resistance exercise (HPE) period. Subjects engaged in three resistance training sessions each week during
HP-E period, for eight weeks. Dietary intake, body composition, blood biochemistry,
physical fitness, and self-esteem were assessed. Results: In HP-E period, resistance
training exercise combined with a high protein intake (2.14 g/kg/d) increased body
weight and lean tissue mass (LTM) by 0.5 kg and 0.5 kg, respectively. Resistance
training during HP-E period increased arm, leg, and trunk muscle strength by
20.2%, 7.2%, and 14.5%, respectively, more than high protein diet alone during HP
period. High protein intake in HP-E period did not affect blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
and creatinine levels (11.0 mg/dL and 0.70 mg/dL, respectively). Conclusion:
Eight weeks of resistance training combined with a high protein diet increased
body weight and LTM without adverse effects. In particular, resistance exercise
predominantly increased muscle strength. Kidney function was not affected by high
protein consumption throughout this study.