Do I Need More Protein If I'm Fat? The Guide to Lean Mass Preservation
                                
                                
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                                According to a systematic review, a higher protein diet containing 1.2–1.6 g protein/kg body weight/day provides improvements in appetite and body weight management for individuals with obesity. So, do I need more protein if I'm fat, and what is the ideal range to preserve muscle while losing fat?