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I Committee Summary and Recommendations (17-18)
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)
13 Alterations in Protein Metabolism Due to the Stress of Injury and Infection (279-284)
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)
D Proteins and Amino Acids - A Selected Bibliography (373-410)
E Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations (411-412)