title: [The optimal protein quantity in infant nutrition].
abstract: Nowadays, the trend of recommendations to prepare infant formulas with only 2 per cent or less of protein does not correspond with the optimal protein demand and protein utilization in infants. Such formulas often prompt mothers to add carbohydrates to the protein half-strength milks in order to satisfy the infant's hunger. This often leads to the unwanted effect to obesity. There is no evidence to prove that infants above the age of 1 month should not receive 2.2 or 2.3% of protein in their formulas. This quantity is fully utilized by the infants; it has no disadvantages and is safe. Hence, the recommendations should not be based on the minimum daily requirements but on the optimal utilization, whereby the tendency to obesity can also be reduced.
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000097:blood; D000601:Amino Acids, Essential / Q000097:blood; D001835:Body Weight; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000652:urine; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D014427:Twins
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D000601:Amino Acids, Essential; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D009584:Nitrogen
vernacular_title: Uber das Optimum an Eiweiss in der Ernährung des jungen Säuglings