GLOSSARY

High-Protein Diet provides a relatively high protein intake under a stated definition, with actual amount and clinical context needing clarification.

Protein targets depend on body size, training, energy intake, age and clinical status. A high-protein label does not identify the actual amount, amino-acid quality or distribution. During weight reduction, adequate protein and resistance exercise can help preserve lean tissue, but neither removes the consequences of an excessive energy deficit. Kidney disease can require a different clinical approach. Do not transfer a healthy athlete's protein strategy directly to a person with impaired renal function.

An adequate diet provides sufficient energy and essential nutrients while fitting health needs. A high score for variety or a healthy food label cannot independently demonstrate adequacy. Review what is actually eaten, including foods excluded and suitable replacements. Athletes can consume many vegetables yet still lack enough energy or carbohydrate for training. Assess the overall pattern, distribution and relevant nutrient risks rather than assuming that a single food or supplement makes the entire diet balanced.

Loss of body mass is not equivalent to loss of fat. An overly aggressive deficit can also reduce lean tissue and impair training or recovery. Adequate protein, resistance exercise and sufficient overall nutrition help support lean-tissue preservation, but outcomes vary. Interpret body-composition measurements with their uncertainty and hydration dependence. In sport, prioritize useful function and health rather than promising that any diet can remove only fat while preserving every aspect of performance.

For example, check the actual protein and energy supplied by meals before adding more powder. During weight reduction, a sufficient protein intake still needs appropriate training and a tolerable energy deficit. If kidney disease is present, the target requires clinical individualization rather than direct transfer of a healthy strength athlete's routine.