The Effect of Protein Intake on Childhood Obesity

There are various protein sources found primarily in animals and plants. Animal proteins include eggs, milk, cheese and meat while plant sources include legumes and vegetables. Animal protein however differs from plant protein because it contains saturated fat while plant protein is higher in fiber. There has been empirical evidence with studies that advocate for vegetarian diets showing that plant protein is more beneficial for the body than animal protein. It should be noted that there are various factors other than diet that can lead to childhood obesity such as limited to no physical activity. They were put through the inFANT program for the first 18 months and left with no intercession thereafter at 3. 5 years and 5 years. The researchers measured protein sources, tracking of protein, the intake, and correlates.

Linear regression was used to pinpoint child and maternal correlates while the Pearson correlation of residualized protein scores between time points was used to study tracking of protein intake. The study found out that the average daily protein intake at all ages was higher than the daily Australian recommended amount. Also, this research informs parents on dietary sources and the effect of protein intake in the development of their children allowing them to make knowledgeable dietary decisions. Looking at the various scholarly articles and research backing this hypothesis, I am convinced that high protein intake from animal sources causes obesity which has short-term and long-term health effects on children in the society today. Work cited Karen J. Campbell, Gavin Abbott, Miaobing Zheng, Sarah A.