Protein for Life: Towards a focussed dietary framework for healthy ageing

Stevenson, EJ; Watson, Anna; Brunstrom, Jeffrey Michael; Corfe, Bernard M.; Green, Mark A.; Johnstone, Alexandra M.; Williams, Elizabeth A.

doi:10.1111/nbu.12312

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“…Adequate protein intake is especially important in the older population, as ageing is associated with a decline in muscle mass and a subsequent decrease in quality of life (Stevenson et al . ). When examining the quality of plant‐based protein sources, the bioavailability and amino acid make‐up of the protein are important factors to consider.…”

Section: Proteinmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Pea and faba bean contain relatively high levels of protein compared to cereal crops and therefore could be key contributors to human protein intake, either through consumption in place of animal protein or using pea/faba bean as ingredients, such as in bakery products and snacks. Adequate protein intake is especially important in the older population, as ageing is associated with a decline in muscle mass and a subsequent decrease in quality of life (Stevenson et al 2018). When examining the quality of plant-based protein sources, the bioavailability and amino acid make-up of the protein are important factors to consider.…”

Section: Proteinmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Improving pulse crops as a source of protein, starch and micronutrients

2019

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Pulse crops have been known for a long time to have beneficial nutritional profiles for human diets but have been neglected in terms of cultivation, consumption and scientific research in many parts of the world. Broad dietary shifts will be required if anthropogenic climate change is to be mitigated in the future, and pulse crops should be an important component of this change by providing an environmentally sustainable source of protein, resistant starch and micronutrients. Further enhancement of the nutritional composition of pulse crops could benefit human health, helping to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies and reduce risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This paper reviews current knowledge regarding the nutritional content of pea (Pisum sativum L.) and faba bean (Vicia faba L.), two major UK pulse crops, and discusses the potential for their genetic improvement.

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Section: Proteinmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Proteinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving pulse crops as a source of protein, starch and micronutrients

2019

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“…), and that the timing of protein intake over the day may be important too (Stevenson et al . ). Furthermore, an adequate vitamin D status is considered important for musculoskeletal health (SACN ).…”

Section: Contextmentioning

confidence: 97%

Making every calorie count

Buttriss

2019

Nutrition Bulletin

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We live in a world where people are living longer and overweight and obesity are widespread, linked with a calorie intake in excess of the requirements of a sedentary lifestyle. Obesity is known to increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. But is achieving energy balance the only challenge we face or is the scenario more complex? Evidence from dietary surveys indicates that calories should not be considered in isolation because poor diets are widespread, even in countries such as the UK. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey provides evidence of relatively low intakes of a number of essential vitamins and minerals among UK teenagers and young adults, in particular, and low intakes of fibre in all age groups, associated with low intakes of wholegrain foods, vegetables, fruit and pulses. Despite widespread familiarity with the 5 A DAY message, only 27% of adults eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and, on average, teenagers have particularly low intakes. The poor quality of many diets in Britain has been brought into sharp focus by publication of time trend data showing that micronutrient intakes have worsened over the past decade. However, going forward, dietary recommendations need to be considered in the context of delivering a global food supply that is both nutritious and also environmentally sustainable, and takes into account other factors such as equitable access, affordability and acceptability.

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“…UK advice to eat ‘some’ protein foods, in contrast to the more prescriptive 5 A DAY message for fruit and vegetables (Stevenson et al . 2018)]. Furthermore, the recent overwhelming marketing of high‐protein products may give the consumer an impression that he needs to consume more protein than he already does.…”

Section: Part I: Public Health Challenges Associated With Sustainablementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the British population of older adults, the risk of inadequate protein intake might be an issue (Stevenson et al . 2018; Lonnie et al . 2018; Morris et al .…”

Section: Part I: Public Health Challenges Associated With Sustainablementioning

confidence: 99%

The public health rationale for promoting plant protein as an important part of a sustainable and healthy diet

Lonnie

Johnstone

2020

Nutrition Bulletin

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Sustainable diets are proposed as a means to improve public health and food security and to reduce the impact of the food system on the environment. Guidance around sustainable diets includes a reduction of animal products in order to move towards a more plant‐based diet, meaning that plant‐originated foods are a predominant, but not the sole component of a diet. The main principles of a sustainable diet (as provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization) are to consume a variety of unprocessed or minimally processed foods, mainly as wholegrains, pulses, fruits and vegetables, with moderate amounts of eggs, dairy, poultry and fish and modest amounts of ruminant meat, which are consistent with the current UK healthy eating recommendations (e.g. Eatwell Guide). The aim of this review was twofold: (i) to discuss public health challenges associated with consumers’ knowledge regarding protein sustainability, healthier protein sources and protein requirements, and (ii) to review potential approaches to facilitate the shift towards a more sustainable diet. Consumers would benefit from receiving clear guidance around how much protein is needed to meet their daily requirements. The public health message directed to a consumer could highlight that desired health outcomes, such as muscle protein synthesis and weight control, can be achieved with both sources of protein (i.e. animal and plant‐based), and that what is more important is the nature of the ‘protein package’. Health promotion and education around the benefits of plant‐based protein could be one of the strategies encouraging the wider population to consider a shift towards a predominantly plant‐based diet.

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Protein for Life: Towards a focussed dietary framework for healthy ageing

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

Improving pulse crops as a source of protein, starch and micronutrients

Improving pulse crops as a source of protein, starch and micronutrients

Making every calorie count

The public health rationale for promoting plant protein as an important part of a sustainable and healthy diet

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