Trends in Types of Protein in U.S. Adults: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2010

This study delineates trends in types and amount of protein consumption by US adults by subgroups, including chronic disease status.

The objective is to delineates trends in types of protein in US adults from 1999 to 2010. We examined the mean intake of beef, pork, lamb or goat, chicken, turkey, fish, dairy, eggs, legumes, and nuts and seeds (grams per kilogram of body weight) among adults and according to subgroups, including chronic disease status.

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