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Protein and Amino Acids

Calculating PDCAAS for %DV Protein

Protein and Amino Acids, Chapter 10 Dietary Reference Intakes

National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board.

MedlinePlus: Dietary Proteins

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Protein: The Bottom Line

Harvard University. Harvard School of Public Health.

Protein in the Vegan Diet

Vegetarian Resource Group.

Protein in Diet

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

MyPlate: Protein Foods

USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

Explore resources for the MyPlate Protein Foods Group including a photo gallery, information on how much protein is needed, and health implications.

Protein in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets ( pdf | 603 KB )

AND. Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.