The Importance of Dietary Protein Quality in Mid- to High-Income Countries

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The Importance of Dietary Protein Quality in Mid- to High-Income Countries

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In wealthy countries, the protein intake of adults is usually considered to be adequate, and considerations of protein quality are often deemed irrelevant. The objective was to examine dietary protein intakes of adults in developed countries in the context of dietary protein quality. An analysis of NHANES population data on actual protein intakes in the United States (a developed country) demonstrated that for a dietary Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) of 100%, 11% of the adu...

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2024-03

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Moughan PJ / Fulgoni VL / Wolfe RR

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/71807

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DIAAS / protein / protein quality / protein requirements / Humans / Adult / United States / Aged / Developed Countries / Nutrition Surveys / Diet / Energy Intake / Dietary Proteins / Diet, Protein-Restricted

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