Effects of Protein Quality on Post-exercise Skeletal Muscle and Whole-body Protein Kinetics During Energy Deficit

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 18 - 35 years * Body mass index \< 30.0 kg/m2 * Healthy without evidence of chronic illness or musculoskeletal injury as determined by the USARIEM Office of Medical Support and Oversight (OMSO) or home duty station medical support * Resistance exercise trained defined by self-report as performing ≥ 2 sessions/wk for previous 6 mo * Refrain from taking any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Naprosyn®), or any other aspirin-containing product for 10 days before starting and at least 5 days after completing the study * Willing to refrain from alcohol, smoking any nicotine product (includes e-cigarettes); vaping, chewing tobacco, caffeine, and dietary supplement use throughout the entire study period * Supervisor approval for federal civilian employees and non-HRV active duty military personnel working within the US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal injuries that compromise exercise capability as determined by the USARIEM or home duty station Office of Medical Support and Oversight (OMSO) * Metabolic or cardiovascular abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., kidney disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.) * Abnormal PT/PTT test or problems with blood clotting * History of complications with lidocaine * Present condition of alcoholism, anabolic steroids, or other substance abuse issues * Blood donation within 8-wk of beginning the study * Pregnant, t…