This new reference provides primary care clinicians with essential nutrition information, guidance, tools, and resources needed to offer patients optimal nutrition care in the primary care setting. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/the-clinicians-guide-to-pediatric-nutrition-paperback/
"Protein", The Clinician’s Guide to Pediatric Nutrition, Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FACSM, FAAP, Mary Tanaka, MD, MS, FAAP
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When guidelines for healthy, balanced eating are followed, protein comprises about one-tenth to one-third of a child’s or an adolescent’s total daily caloric intake. Proteins are found primarily in meat, poultry, fish, legumes, nuts, seeds, and dairy products. They are also found in some whole grains and vegetables. Proteins serve a critical role in infant and pediatric growth. From 6 months to 13 years of age, 58% of dietary protein is used to support growth; from 14 to 18 years, 43%.1 Proteins provide structure to all cells of the body, including major organs and muscle tissue. They also function...
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