Author name: Dr. Donald K. Layman

Dr. Donald K. Layman is professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With over 120 published studies, he is internationally recognized for his research about dietary protein and amino acids. He has extensive research focused on muscle development and in studies of metabolic regulation for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Metabolism Series by Dr. Layman

2. What Does Your Metabolism Do? Clearing the Confusion

Dr. Donald K. Layman / May 10, 2023

Metabolism has become a buzz word term in diet and nutrition but it is rarely explained well or properly understood. Dr. Donald K. Layman helps to set the record straight on what does your metabolism really do?

Metabolism Series by Dr. Layman

3. Resting Energy Expenditure (REE): What You Should Know

Dr. Donald K. Layman / May 10, 2023

The most fundamental component of metabolism is called resting energy expenditure (REE). This is the work (or metabolism) your body is doing while you sleep