Protein-Energy Interactions (IDECG, 1991, 437 p.): The metabolic basis of amino acid requirements: (introduction...)

Protein-Energy Interactions (IDECG, 1991, 437 p.)

The metabolic basis of amino acid requirements

		*(introduction...)*
		Abstract
		1. Introduction: The nature of the problem
		2. Nutrient requirement models
		3. The Millward & Rivers requirement model: Qualitative aspects
		4. The variable extrinsic component of the maintenance requirement
		5. The anabolic drive
		6. Hormonal components of the anabolic drive
		7. Protein requirements: Formal statement
		8. The issue of protein quality
		9. Stable isotope studies
		10. Practical experience of biological values of dietary protein
		11. Urea salvage
		12. Indispensable amino acid requirements for the anabolic drive
		13. Conclusions
		References

D.J. MILLWARD*

* Nutrition Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, St. Pancras Hospital, 4 Pancras Way, London NW1 OPE, U.K.