Abstract |
1. The effect of varying protein intake at two energy levels of 334 and 418 kJ/kg body-weight was studied in four preschool children belonging to the low socio-economic group. 2. Results indicated a curvilinear relationship between N intake and N rentention. From this relationship, the protein requirement of the children at adequate energy intake was calculated. 3. At adequate energy intake (418 kJ/kg body-weight) the protein requirement of the children was 1.33 g/kg. On decreasing the energy intake by 20% to 334 kJ/kg body-weight the protein requirement was found to be increased by 20% to 1.64 g/kg. 4. Based on this study, a safe level of protein intake for Indian preschool children subsisting on a diet based predominantly on vegetable proteins has been suggested.
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Authors | A K Iyengar, B S Rao, V Reddy |
Journal | The British journal of nutrition
(Br J Nutr)
Vol. 42
Issue 3
Pg. 417-23
(Nov 1979)
ISSN: 0007-1145 [Print] England |
PMID | 508705
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Dietary Proteins
- Creatinine
- Nitrogen
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Topics |
- Child, Preschool
- Creatinine
(urine)
- Diet
- Dietary Proteins
(administration & dosage)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Energy Intake
- Feces
(analysis)
- Female
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Nitrogen
(metabolism, urine)
- Nutritional Requirements
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