Response to protein supplementation is reflected most rapidly by an increase in ______, but ______ has been found to be more useful for the laboratory indications of improved nutritional status.

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Response to protein supplementation is reflected most rapidly by an increase in retinol-binding protein, but prealbumin has been found to be more predictive of improved status.Because prealbumin can be readily measured using routine laboratory equipment, its use as a rapid marker to screen for poor nutritional status and monitor treatment has been recommended; it is being used increasingly for this purpose.

Response to Protein Supplementation Is Reflected Most Rapidly by an Increase