[医药卫生]metabolismofprotein09.ppt

Chapter 7 Catabolism of proteins Section 7.1 Nutritional function of proteins Nutritional requirement of proteins Nitrogen Balance 1. nitrogen balance: (normal adult) intake N = Losses N from the diet losses in urine and feces 2. Positive nitrogen balance: (children, pregnant women, patients recovering) intake N Losses N 3. Negative nitrogen balance: (starvation, malnutrition, patients with fever) intake N Losses N Protein requirement After 8-10 days diets without proteins, the nitrogen excretion is 53mg/kg body weight