Protein and Amino Acid Adequacy and Food Consumption by Processing Level in Vegans in Brazil
Alice Erwig Leitão,
Gabriel P. Esteves,
Bruna Caruso Mazzolani
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceMajor concerns regarding individuals who adhere to a vegan diet are whether they meet protein and essential amino acid recommendations and how reliant they are on ultraprocessed foods.ObjectivesTo investigate whether individuals who adhere to a vegan diet meet protein and essential amino acid recommendations and, as secondary objectives, to determine ultraprocessed food intake and potential factors associated with inadequate protein intake in this population.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cros… Show more
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