TY - GEN T1 - The role of protein and amino acids in sustaining and enhancing performance LA - English PP - Washington, D.C. PB - National Academy Press YR - 1999 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocm44955546 AB - It is a commonly held belief that athletes, particularly body builders, have greater requirements for dietary protein than sedentary individuals. However, the evidence in support of this contention is controversial. This book is the latest in a series of publications designed to inform both civilian and military scientists and personnel about issues related to nutrition and military service. Among the many other stressors they experience, soldiers face unique nutritional demands during combat. Of particular concern is the role that dietary protein might play in controlling muscle mass and strength, response to injury and infection, and cognitive performance. The first part of the book contains the committee's summary of the workshop, responses to the Army's questions, conclusions, and recommendations. The remainder of the book contains papers contributed by speakers at the workshop on such topics as, the effects of aging and hormones on regulation of muscle mass and function, alterations in protein metabolism due to the stress of injury or infection, the role of individual amino acids, the components of proteins, as neurotransmitters, hormones, and modulators of various physiological processes, and the efficacy and safety considerations associated with dietary supplements aimed at enhancing performance. OP - 429 CN - QP551 .R65 1999eb SN - 0585135770 SN - 9780585135779 SN - 9780309063463 SN - 0309063469 KW - Proteins in human nutrition. KW - Amino acids in human nutrition. KW - Soldiers : Nutrition : United States. KW - Amino acids in nutrition. KW - Medicine, Military. KW - Nutrition : Requirements. KW - Dietary Proteins KW - Amino Acids, Essential KW - Military Medicine KW - Nutritional Requirements KW - Physical Endurance : physiology KW - Physical Fitness : physiology KW - Protéines dans l'alimentation humaine. KW - Acides aminés dans l'alimentation humaine. KW - Acides aminés essentiels. KW - Médecine militaire. KW - Alimentation : Besoins. KW - SCIENCE : Life Sciences : Biochemistry. KW - Nutrition : Requirements KW - Medicine, Military KW - Amino acids in nutrition KW - Proteins in human nutrition KW - Amino acids in human nutrition KW - Soldiers : Nutrition KW - United States ER -