Table 2. Baseline characteristics of participants. Low protein: 14% protein; High protein: 44% protein in weight.

Study 1	Crossover design (N = 12)
Age (y)	22.5±1.7
Weight (kg)	68.8±12.1
Height (cm)	171.1±6.9
Years engaged in sports	> 3 y
Study 2	Parallel design
Group	High Protein (N = 13)	Low Protein (N = 13)
Age (y)	21.4±0.2	21.4±0.2
Weight (kg)	74.1±2.9	70.3±2.1
Height (cm)	174.6±1.7	172±1.5
Years engaged in sports	> 3 y	> 3 y