The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance

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Front Matter (R1-R18)

Executive Summary (1-16)

I Committee Summary and Recommendations (17-18)

1 Committee Review (19-76)

2 Responses to Questions, Conclusions, and Recommendations (77-82)

II Authored Papers and Workshop Discussions (83-84)

3 Protein and Amino Acids: Physiological Optimization for Current and Future Military Operational Scenarios (85-92)

4 Overview of Garrison, Field, and Supplemental Protein Intake by U.S. Military Personnel (93-108)

5 The Energy Costs of Protein Metabolism: Lean and Mean on Uncle Sam's Team (109-120)

6 Regulation of Muscle Mass and Function: Effects of Aging and Hormones (121-136)

7 Effects of Protein Intake on Renal Function and on the Development of Renal Disease (137-154)

8 Infection and Injury: Effects on Whole Body Protein Metabolism (155-168)

9 Inherent Difficulties in Defining Amino Acid Requirements (169-216)

10 Amino Acid Flux and Requirements: Counterpoint Tentative Estimates are Feasible and Necessary (217-242)

11 Physical Exertion, Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism, and Protein Requirements (243-254)

12 Skeletal Muscle Markers (255-278)

13 Alterations in Protein Metabolism Due to the Stress of Injury and Infection (279-284)

Discussion I (285-288)

14 Amino Acid and Protein Requirements: Cognitive Performance, Stress, and Brain Function (289-308)

15 Supplementation with Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Glutamine, and Protein Hydrolysates: Rationale for Effects on Metabolism and Performance (309-330)

16 Dietary Supplements Aimed at Enhancing Performance: Efficacy and Safety Considerations (331-340)

Discussion II (341-346)

Appendixes (347-348)

A Workshop Agenda (349-352)

B Biographical Sketches (353-368)

C Acronyms and Abbreviations (369-372)

D Proteins and Amino Acids - A Selected Bibliography (373-410)

E Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations (411-412)

Index (413-429)