The role of protein and amino acids in sustaining and enhancing performance /

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:The role of protein and amino acids in sustaining and enhancing performance (Print)
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Military Nutrition Research
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1999.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Protein and amino acids : physiological optimization for current and future military operational scenarios
  • Overview of garrison, field, and supplemental protein intake by U.S. military personnel
  • The energy costs of protein metabolism : lean and mean on Uncle Sam's team
  • Regulation of muscle mass and function : effects of aging and hormones
  • Effects of protein intake on renal function and on the development of renal disease
  • Infection and injury : effects on whole body protein metabolism
  • Inherent difficulties in defining amino acid requirements
  • Amino acid flux and requirements : counterpoint tentative estimates are feasible and necessary
  • Physical exertion, amino acid and protein metabolism, and protein requirements
  • Skeletal muscle markers
  • Alterations in protein metabolism due to the stress of injury and infection
  • Amino acid and protein requirements : cognitive performance, stress, and brain function
  • Supplementation with branched-chain amino acids, glutamine, and protein hydrolysates : rationale for effects on metabolism and performance
  • Dietary supplements aimed at enhancing performance : efficacy and safety considerations