| Literature DB >> 420752 |
Abstract
1. The effect of varying energy and protein intake on nitrogen balance in adult men engaged in heavy manual labour was investigated. 2. Low protein and energy levels resulted in negative N balance and urea index (Waterlow, 1963) was decreased. 3. Urinary excretion of hydroxyproline was found to be sensitive to dietary protein level, but not to energy.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 420752 DOI: 10.1079/bjn19790006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Nutr ISSN: 0007-1145 Impact factor: 3.718