ID 416 - Białko

PL: Białko
EN: Protein
Pdf: protein

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is protein.
Proteins are important for many body functions (enzyme capacity, antibody action, transport of various substances) and are major cellular structural elements within the body tissues. Protein can be used as an energy source and can be measured in foods by established methods. Proteins are synthesised in vivo in humans from 20 amino acids. Nine of the amino acids are considered as indispensable, meaning they must be provided by the diet, whereas the rest are categorised as dispensable as they can be synthesised within the body from other amino acids. Almost all foods of animal and plant origin contain proteins. Animal dietary sources in particular have a high content of all indispensable amino acids.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, protein, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości (ID 416)

The claimed effect is “bone health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wording, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal bone through the promotion of calcium absorption.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal bone is a beneficial physiological effect.

3.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości (ID 416)

The evidence provided by consensus opinions/reports from authoritative bodies and reviews shows that there is good consensus on the role of protein in growth, development and maintenance of bone. It is well established that a source of protein is essential for allowing both growth and maintenance of bone. In humans, normal growth is slow and the dietary requirement to support growth is low in relation to maintenance needs, except at very young ages. While at 18 years of age and beyond protein requirement for deposition is only 1-3 % of the average total requirement, it is one sixth of the average total requirement at 1 year of age. Borderline inadequate protein intakes in infants and children are reflected in failure to grow in length or height. Maximum peak bone mass is reached between the ages of 25 to 35 years. Thereafter, there is a gradual decrease with age. Inadequate protein intakes in adults and elderly people may lead to an increased risk of bone loss and subsequent osteoporotic fractures. Protein requirements of older infants, children and adolescents have recently been re-determined by the factorial method based on estimates of maintenance requirements and rates of protein deposition during periods of growth, corrected for inter-individual variability and efficiency of utilisation (IoM, 2005; WHO, 2007). There is no evidence of a benefit of additional protein consumption above the amount found in otherwise nutritionally complete diets (WHO, 2007).
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of protein and maintenance of normal bone.

4.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości (ID 416)

The Panel considers that the following wording reflects the scientific evidence: “Protein contributes to the maintenance of bone”.

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claims a food should be at least a source of protein as per Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. The target population is the general population.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Must at least be a source of protein as per annex to Regulation 1924/2006