Nutrition & Food Science

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Plant based protein adequacy

Vegetarian and vegan diets can be protein adequate with enough quantity and the right mix.

Definition

The principle that a varied plant based diet can meet adult protein requirements when total intake and amino acid diversity are sufficient.

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