Background Replacing some animal sources of protein with plant foods is encouraged.
Nutrient intake may reflect changes in the protein source. The adequacy of habitual nutrient …

Abstract Objectives The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage varying
protein intake to include both animal foods and plant foods for the range of nutrients …

Background Dietary recommendations encourage consuming protein from a variety of plant
and animal sources. Evaluating the diet of US adults by level of animal protein (AP) intake …

Objectives Recent health recommendations emphasize plant proteins and limiting animal
proteins. Animal-based protein foods contribute to key micronutrient intakes beyond protein …

The 2019 Canada's Food Guide (CFG) emphasizes consumption of plant protein with
implications for protein adequacy and nutrient intakes, yet a baseline with which to compare …

Background Shifting towards a more plant-based diet, as promoted in Western countries, will
reduce the animal protein contribution to total proteins. Such a reduction may not only impair …

Protein is essential in the diet for building and maintaining body cells, and for making
hormones and enzymes that regulate metabolic processes. Protein can also be used by the …

Dietary guidelines suggest consuming a mixed-protein diet, consisting of high-quality
animal, dairy, and plant-based foods. However, current data on the distribution and the food …

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming protein from a variety
of foods, including plant‐based sources, but the relationship between increased protein …

Background Systematic analysis of dietary protein intake may identify demographic groups
within the American population that are not meeting the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) …