Possible Sources of Proteins for Child Feeding in Underdeveloped Countries
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- 1 May 1955
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Vol. 3 (3) , 234-243
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/3.3.234
Abstract
The problem of protein malnutrition in many underdeveloped countries calls for the development of appropriate and economical protein-rich foods, particularly in the diet of infants who do not receive adequate amounts of milk. FAO is currently engaged in the development and testing of protein foods designed to meet specific regional needs, and this report on their progress includes data on soy, peanut, pulse-and-milk, and fish products. An analysis of the amino acid content of these foods is compared to the requirements of the infant, to indicate what needs can be met by these products and how they may be completed by complementary foods.Keywords
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