1. Nitrogen balance in uraemic patients on similar nitrogen intakes improves with increasing caloric intake in the range of 36–55 cal/kg body weight.
2. The degree of improvement in nitrogen balance is compatible with increased utilization of endogenous nitrogen probably as a result of increased dietary calories.
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© 1972 The Biochemical Society and the Medical Research Society
1972
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