title: Animal models in nutrition research.
abstract: Current knowledge in nutrition is based largely on the use of appropriate animal models together with defined diets. Numerous examples are cited where animal models have been used to solve nutrient x nutrient interactions, to evaluate bioavailability of nutrients and nutrient precursors, and to test for nutrient tolerances and toxicities. Advantages, disadvantages, and idiosyncrasies of various animal species are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Sciences and Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. dhbaker@uiuc.edu
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D023421:Models, Animal; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena