Publication Date
1-1-2024
Journal
Frontiers in Nutrition
DOI
10.3389/fnut.2024.1424912
PMID
39119462
PMCID
PMC11306033
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
7-25-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
meat, essential amino acids, protein, diet, animal-sourced foods, nutrition
Abstract
Animal-sourced foods, such as meats, poultry, eggs, milk, and fish are nutrient-dense foods that are rich sources of protein, essential amino acids, and micronutrients that can be challenging to obtain solely through plant-based foods. Animal-sourced protein foods provide crucial nutrients that support the growth and development in children, maintenance of muscle mass and function in adults, gain in muscle mass and strength in exercising individuals, and mitigation of sarcopenia in the elderly. The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have identified the important role of animal-sourced foods in the diet at every stage of life. Animal-sourced foods are consumed worldwide and contribute to global food security.
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