This introductory review gives an overview on protein metabolism, and discusses protein
quality, sources, and requirements as well as the results from recent studies on Swiss …

The current contribution of wild animal proteins has been poorly quantified, particularly in
the rapidly growing urban centers of tropical forests. Lack of such evidence impairs food …

Agricultural research in developing countries has increasingly focused on meeting
nutritional objectives. Biofortified varieties and increased use of fertilizers have been studied …

Malnutrition and poor diet are the largest risk factors responsible for the global burden of
disease. Therefore, ending all forms of malnutrition by 2030 is a global priority. To achieve …

Latin-American countries have had important demographic, epidemiological, and nutritional
changes in the last decades. The demographic transition has occurred through a sustained …

Although the nutrition situation in most Latin American countries is improving and
malnutrition is easing, worrisome factors are emerging. Huge rural-to-urban migrations have …

This chapter provides a basic understanding of proteins, which are vital source of nutrition
and valuable functional components of consumer food products. Animal-derived proteins …

Background: Chile has implemented numerous successful food and nutrition initiatives since
the early 20th century, aiming to address malnutritionin all its forms. Aim: To summarize the …

Background: Chile has probably experienced Latin America's fastest nutritional transition, as
evidenced by very low rates of stunting, but the country shows a high prevalence of obesity …

Background Brazil is home to a large portion of the world's biodiversity, but, paradoxically,
the country's agriculture and food security are very reliant on exotic or introduced crops or …