Calcium Enriched Meat Compared with Milk as Source of Calcium Phosphorus and Protein

Abstract

SummaryThe nutritional value of a Ca-enriched meat diet has been investigated from the viewpoint of protein, Ca and P utilization. This has been compared experimentally with a milk diet containing the same quantities of essential food constituents. Balance studies were carried out in 2 young hospital patients. Total carcass and separate femur analyses were also made in rats on the 2 types of diet. The results of these studies indicated clearly that the Ca-supplemented meat diet was equally good as the milk diet as a source of Ca, P, and protein.