The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

The Concept of Essential Amino Acids in Human Nutrition - Need for Reassessment (with Special Reference to School Children)


Affiliations
1 M.A.C.S., Poona-4, India
2 M. A. C. S., Poona-4, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


When the dietetic patterns of people with low income group are carefully studied, it is noticed that this under-nourished population do not get enough proteins, calories, essential amino acids and many other essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, etc. In spite of these deficiencies, these people do not show frank signs of the deficiencies of proteins or amino acids as reported hitherto in the literature.
User
Notifications

Abstract Views: 254

PDF Views: 0




  • The Concept of Essential Amino Acids in Human Nutrition - Need for Reassessment (with Special Reference to School Children)

Abstract Views: 254  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

R. G. Chitre
M.A.C.S., Poona-4, India
Vaishali Agte
M. A. C. S., Poona-4, India

Abstract


When the dietetic patterns of people with low income group are carefully studied, it is noticed that this under-nourished population do not get enough proteins, calories, essential amino acids and many other essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, etc. In spite of these deficiencies, these people do not show frank signs of the deficiencies of proteins or amino acids as reported hitherto in the literature.