The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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The Effect of Protein Intake on the Utilization of Body Stores of Vitamin A


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1 Department of Biochemistry, Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark, United States
2 Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, India
     

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On the basis of clinical observations on avitaminosis A and protein malnutrition diseases, a possible relationship between vitamin A and protein has been suggested. In vitamin A-deficient animals, a depressed growth rate, poor food and protein efficiencies accompanied by decreased nitrogen retention have been reported.
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R. K. Jethi
Department of Biochemistry, Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark, United States
G. S. Ranhotra
Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, India

Abstract


On the basis of clinical observations on avitaminosis A and protein malnutrition diseases, a possible relationship between vitamin A and protein has been suggested. In vitamin A-deficient animals, a depressed growth rate, poor food and protein efficiencies accompanied by decreased nitrogen retention have been reported.