Book chapter
Protein Requirements and Quality in Infancy and Early Childhood
Protein Intake in Health and Disease, pp.436-448
CRC Press
2025
DOI: 10.1201/b23328-32
Abstract
The protein requirements during infancy and early childhood differ from those during adulthood. Children require additional protein to support growth. Calculations of protein requirements in infants and children are based on nitrogen balance studies, protein deposition, and the efficiency of protein digestion. The first six months of life involve the highest growth velocity, requiring more protein per kg of body weight than other age groups. This chapter discusses the methods for calculating protein requirements for infants and children, as well as their strengths and limitations. We also examine the quality of protein required in early childhood.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Protein Requirements and Quality in Infancy and Early Childhood
- Creators
- Aamer ImdadSarah MalikZulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Protein Intake in Health and Disease, pp.436-448
- DOI
- 10.1201/b23328-32
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Alternative title
- Protein Requirements during Early Childhood
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2025
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology, and Nutrition
- Record Identifier
- 9984827336002771
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