Amino Acid Needs and Protein Scoring Patterns

Abstract

Human amino acid requirements have been the subject of intense debate for the last 3 years (Young, 1987: Beaton & Chery, 1988; Millward & Rivers, 1988; Young & Pellett, et af. 1989; Young et al. 1989) and recent publications (Fuller & Wang, 1988; Millward el af. 1989) reappraised the amino acid pattern (Agricultural Research 1988: Fuller Council, 1981) that optimizes growth in the pig. The present paper also addresses amino to absolute quantities of protein or nitrogen, in an effort to acid patterns, as opposed of the various approaches to the formulation of dietary recommen- clarify some aspects to present yet another 'amino acid dations. The purpose of the present paper is not to support one view over another, but instead to promote pattern' for discussion, nor of reconciliation between opposing views on this subject. some degree