Protein and amino acid requirements in human nutrition
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : World Health Organization
- ناشر : Geneva : World Health Organization
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2007
- شابک / ISBN : 9789241209359
Description
Introduction -- Conceptual framework for estimating protein and amino acid requirements -- Statistical concepts and procedures involved in deriving recommendations for protein and amino acid requirements -- General methods used for determining protein and amino acid requirements -- Protein-energy interactions -- Protein quality evaluations -- Protein requirements of adults, including older people, and women during pregnancy and lactation -- Amino acid requirements of adults -- Protein and amino acid requirements of infants and children -- Catch-up growth -- Influence of infection on protein and amino acid requirements -- Implications of the protein and amino acid requirements for populations in developed and developing countries -- Protein intake and health -- Summary of requirements -- Research needs.
This report provides the tools to address practical questions on the adequacy of food supplies, targets for food and nutrition policy, and labeling of protein quality. It contains specific recommendations for infant, child and adult nutrition. This report is an essential reference to those who need to determine the adequacy of population food intakes; set national food and nutrition guidelines and regulations on the protein and amino acid content of industrially processed foods; determine nutrient needs, and evaluate and ensure the adequacy of rations for vulnerable groups. The tools in this report can also be used to map and monitor global food shortages and under-nutrition through early warning systems.--Publisher's description.
