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Protein and Weight Management â. Consuming a higher protein diet can help you lose weight. Protein helps regulate appetite and cravings by enhancing the feeling of fullness for longer after a meal or snack.
When you're consuming too much of it, you're probably taking in more calories and fat than your body needs. You need protein because it has its hands in every critical function of the body, says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.