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NHS Advocates Protein for Weight Loss Amid Obesity Crisis
10/2/2025
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- The NHS recommends protein-rich meals to support weight loss.
- Protein helps people feel fuller and provides essential nutrients.
- About 25% of UK adults face obesity; kidney-disease risk exists with high-protein diets.
- Mayo Clinic supports high-protein, short-term weight loss but warns of long-term risks; NHS urges a balanced diet and a 600 kcal daily deficit.
