[Substantiation of an optimal protein quota in the diet of patients with chronic pancreatitis based on the study of nitrogen balance].

Based on nitrogenous balance studies performed under the clinical conditions in patients with chronic pancreatitis given the diet with different protein content (80, 120 and 150 g/day) it is recommended that the optimal protein quota should be equal to 114-120 g/day in the diets intended for patients' population in question.