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

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Table of Contents
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

Table of Contents

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