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Article: Amino Acid Needs for Early Growth and Development1,2
- Article from:
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Article date:
- June 1, 2004
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Institute of Nutrition Jun 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT
Few data exist on amino acid needs in infants and children, mainly because until recently, amino acid requirements were determined using nitrogen balance. The advent of the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method permits studies to be conducted with minimal adaptation to the test amino acid. In light of the very limited data available for human infants, toddlers, and children, it was proposed that a factorial approach should be used to estimate their essential amino acid requirements. Using amino acid oxidation techniques, dietary essential amino acid requirements in adults have been nearly completed. Data on changes in total body potassium are now available for infants and ...