The pig as a model for human nutrition

A brief review addresses economic and social relationships between pigs and people, the comparative biology and nutrition of pigs relative to people, and discusses various attributes of the pig as a model for human nutrition research studies. These attributes include the potential for studies in mat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annual review of neuroscience 1987, Vol.7
Hauptverfasser: Miller, E.R, Ullrey, D.E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A brief review addresses economic and social relationships between pigs and people, the comparative biology and nutrition of pigs relative to people, and discusses various attributes of the pig as a model for human nutrition research studies. These attributes include the potential for studies in maternal, fetal, and infant nutrition, and in assessments of nutrient metabolism and requirements. Tabular data on nutrient requirements between pigs and humans are included.(wz)
ISSN:0147-006X
1545-4126