Growth, Bone Health, and Cognition: Nutritional Evaluation of a Sustainable Ocean-Based Advance Protein Powder (APP). Issue 2 (4th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, Carmen P.; Bray, Tammy M.; Khanna, Sunil K.
• Is Part Of: Ecology of food and nutrition. Volume 58:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2019-03-04
• Subjects: Advance protein powder -- sustainable protein source -- child malnutrition -- bone density -- cognitive function; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Food -- Periodicals; 641
• DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2019.1565759
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0367-0244

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated an alternative ocean-based fish protein, Advanced Protein Powder (APP) as a feasible, environmentally sustainable protein source to reduce childhood malnutrition. We completed a rodent feeding study to evaluate growth and development in young growing mice on a purified diet containing APP as compared to mice-fed diets using other common protein sources – casein, whey, and soy. Results suggested APP to be an effective and safe protein source and ensured normal body growth, bone development, and brain function in APP diet-fed mice. Evidence provided in this study supports considering the use of APP to reduce malnutrition among children worldwide.