Dietary protein intake is vital to life. Here we sought to characterize dietary sources of protein
in eight Latin American countries. Survey data were collected for Estudio Latinoamericano …

Background. There is a lack of knowledge in Colombia about dietary intake and sources of
animal protein. Design. Cross‐sectional, nationally representative surveys. Setting …

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 …

Background: Dietary protein serves a pivotal role in providing the body with essential amino
acids, which are required for the maintenance of body proteins, and the assimilation of …

Recent interest in protein intake per meal is observed in studies that have reported the
protein intake patterns in different countries; however, comparisons of these data are …

Objectives Adequate macronutrient intake is critical for child growth and health and the
prevention of non-communicable diseases. Presently, the global distributions of …

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 …

In recent years there has been considerable interest in the benefits of high-protein diets.
This study determined current usual intake of protein in America. Using the most recent data …

Global health and nutrition stakeholders are facing a period full of changes and challenges,
especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Almost every country is experiencing …

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 …