Associations between High Protein Intake, Linear Growth, and Stunting in Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ting XiongYuanjue WuJiazhen HuShiqi XuYan LiBinxuan KongZhuangyu ZhangLiangkai ChenYuhan TangPing YaoJingfan XiongYanyan Li

Published in: Nutrients (2023)

Our findings highlight the potential hazards of high protein intake on linear growth in children and adolescents. Caution should be exercised when promoting increased protein consumption in children and adolescents who already have a high intake of protein.

Keyphrases

protein protein
amino acid
physical activity
small molecule
body mass index
climate change
human health