Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castaneda Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Castaneda reports no commercial conflict of interest. In the last three years, Dr. Russell has received grant/research support from BASF and Roche Vitamins. Dr. Russell has also served as a consultant for Whitehall Robbins-Quaker.

Release Date: 01/03/2003
Termination Date: 01/03/2006

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• To understand the importance of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein as it refers to adequacy of dietary protein sources and protein needs at different age groups
• To determine the reasons why particular sub-populations would be at risk for protein malnutrition
• To learn about the importance of eating adequate amounts of protein and the risks of excessive protein in the diet.

 

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