Keywords
Protein
FS261
FS261
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How to Cite
Argo, Nicole C., and Wendy J. Dahl. 2015. “Facts about Protein: FSHN15-01 FS261, 1 2015”. EDIS 2015 (1). Gainesville, FL:3. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs261-2015.
Abstract
There are many sources of dietary protein. This 3-page fact sheet covers protein basics, the role of proteins in the body, recommended intake, sources of protein, and how to make healthier choices. Written by Nicole C. Agro and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January 2015.
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Choose My Plate. 2014a. “Daily Food Plan.” http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
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Choose My Plate. 2014c. “Why is it Important to Make Lean or Low-Fat Choices from the Protein Foods Group?” http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods-why.html
Harvard School of Public Health. 2014. “The Nutrition Source: Protein.” http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/
Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. 2005. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids,” pp. 339–421. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
Kids Health. 2011. “The Truth about Serving Sizes.” http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/portions.html#
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory. 2011. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/
Choose My Plate. 2014a. “Daily Food Plan.” http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
Choose My Plate. 2014b. “What Foods Are in the Protein Foods Group?” http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html
Choose My Plate. 2014c. “Why is it Important to Make Lean or Low-Fat Choices from the Protein Foods Group?” http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods-why.html
Harvard School of Public Health. 2014. “The Nutrition Source: Protein.” http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/
Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. 2005. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids,” pp. 339–421. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
Kids Health. 2011. “The Truth about Serving Sizes.” http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/portions.html#
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory. 2011. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/