Optimizing protein intake in adults: Interpretation and application of the recommended dietary allowance compared with the acceptable macronutrient distribution range

Advances in Nutrition

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 266-275

  Wolfe, Robert R ^a   Cifelli, Amy M ^b   Kostas, Georgia ^c   Kim, Il Young ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES   (United States)

^b National Cattlemen's Beef Association   (United States)

^c Georgia Kostas and Nutrition Associates Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

AMDR; Dietary pattern; Nitrogen balance; Protein; RDA

Indexed keywords

ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE; ANALYSIS; DIET; DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKE; HUMAN; NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT; PROTEIN INTAKE;

DIET; DIETARY PROTEINS; HUMANS; NUTRITION ASSESSMENT; RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCES;

EID: 85020193035     PISSN: 21618313     EISSN: 21565376     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3945/an.116.013821     Document Type: Review

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