Macronutrients and calories burned

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The macronutrient content of a meal can influence how many calories you burn throughout the day; this is referred to as, “diet-induced thermogenesis.” While this particular study is a little older, it is well-accepted that higher protein meals will induce greater energy expenditure than high carb or high fat meals. Therefore, if you’re trying to optimize nutrition for creating a calorie deficit, consuming a high protein diet can help!
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Source: Westerterp, K. R., Wilson, S. A. J., & Rolland, V. (1999). Diet induced thermogenesis measured over 24h in a respiration chamber: effect of diet composition. International Journal of Obesity, 23(3), 287-292.