A vegan dietary pattern is associated with high prevalence of inadequate protein intake in older adults; a simulation study
Replacing animal-based protein sources with plant-based food products in older adults reduces both protein quantity and quality, albeit minimally in non-vegan plant-rich diets. In a vegan scenario, the risk of an inadequate protein intake is imminent.
Authors
- Pol Grootswagers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1850-1714)
- Jos W. Borkent (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8718-4102)
- Annet J. C. Roodenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2320-8229)
- M.A.E. de van der Schueren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5693-0811)
- Joost O. Linschooten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6832-3701)
- Marga C. Ocké (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1299-6135)
Institutions
- HAN University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (NL)
- HAS green academy (NL)
- Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The journal of nutrition health & aging
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100361
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.51