The Effect of a High Protein Diet Versus a Low Fat Diet on Body Weight and Composition, Total Energy Expenditure, Metabolic Risk Factors and Eating Behavior After Smoking Cessation

NCT01069458 NA COMPLETED

The purpose of this study is to determine whether subjects following a high protein diet will gain less in weight after smoking cessation compared to subjects following a low fat diet due to the effects of protein on metabolic rate and hunger.

Details

Lead sponsor	Oslo University Hospital
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	122
Start date	2010-01
Completion	2013-08

Conditions

• Smoking
• Overweight
• Obesity

Interventions

• The high protein diet group and the low fat diet group

Primary outcomes

• Body weight and waist circumference — 4 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after smoking cessation

Countries

Norway