Safety of Low-Protein Diets: Where's the Beef?

Safety of low-protein diets. Where's the beef?

Safety of low-carbohydrate diets.

Low-carbohydrate diets have re-emerged into the public spotlight and are enjoying a high degree of popularity as people search for a solution to the population's ever-expanding waistline. The current evidence though indicates that low-carbohydrate diets present no significant advantage over more traditional energy-restricted diets on long-term weight loss and maintenance. Furthermore, a higher ...

Practical aspects of managing low protein diets.

Many inborn errors of metabolism can be successfully managed by restriction of natural protein intake, with or without special supplements. In some cases, there is a need for clear advice on management during metabolic crisis brought about by illness. Even when medical facilities and ongoing support are on hand, and special products are available and affordable, management of such conditions is...

Beef Safety Beef Decontamination Technologies

Introduction Beef carcasses, which are initially sterile, become contaminated with bacterial pathogens via transmission of organisms from the exterior of the live animal, and/or from the environment, to the product surface. Extensive contamination, or abusive conditions that allow bacteria to reproduce, increase risk for presence of pathogenic bacteria and formation of toxins in food (Sofos et ...

Low Protein Diets for Gilts 773

T WO experiments involving 81 litters were conducted to determine the effect of low protein (45 g/day, from corn) and adequate protein (309 g/day, from corn and soybean meal) on reproductive performance of gilts. Gain during gestation was significantly decreased by the low level of protein, but litter size and pig weight at birth were not significantly affected by dietary treatment. Weight loss...