Contribution of Proteins to the Latin American Diet: Results of the ELANS Study

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dc.contributor.authorHerrera-Cuenca, Marianella
dc.contributor.authorGarcia, Martha Cecilia Yepez
dc.contributor.authorSanabria, Lilia Yadira Cortes
dc.contributor.authorHernandez, Pablo
dc.contributor.authorSifontes, Yaritza
dc.contributor.authorRamirez, Guillermo
dc.contributor.authorVasquez, Maura
dc.contributor.authorGomez, Georgina
dc.contributor.authorLiria-Dominguez, Maria Reyna
dc.contributor.authorRigotti, Attilio
dc.contributor.authorFisberg, Mauro
dc.contributor.authorKovaslkys, Irina
dc.contributor.authorLandaeta-Jimenez, Maritza
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T20:17:24Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T20:17:24Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractDietary protein intake is vital to life. Here we sought to characterize dietary sources of protein in eight Latin American countries. Survey data were collected for Estudio Latinoamericano de Nutricion y Salud (ELANS); participants were from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela (n = 9218, 15-65 years old). The primary aim of this analysis was to quantify per-person daily protein consumption by country and sociodemographic factors. Secondary aims: to quantify proportional intake of proteins by source, amount and processing, and to determine the adequacy of protein/essential amino acid intake. Younger groups (adolescents 15-19 years, adults 20-33 years) had the highest intake of proteins; middle-aged adults (34-49 years) had a lower intake, and older adults (50-65 years) had a strikingly lower intake. Protein consumption was higher in men than women. Animal proteins comprised nearly 70% of total daily protein intake in Argentina and Venezuela, contrasting with <60% in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica. Brazil and Venezuela showed the highest protein intake within the highest education level. The higher the socioeconomic level, the higher the protein intake, except for Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Proportional intake of animal- and plant-based protein generally reflected the food availability by country. This study presents a pre-pandemic regional baseline and offers a perspective for future studies of changes related to government policies, climate, and dietary practices.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/nu15030669
dc.identifier.eissn2072-6643
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu15030669
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/92395
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000932790300001
dc.issue.numero3
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaNutrients
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectdiet
dc.subjectLatin America
dc.subjectprotein intake
dc.subjectanimal protein
dc.subjectvegetable protein
dc.subjectprocessed protein
dc.subjectessential amino acids
dc.subjectELANS
dc.subject.ods15 Life on Land
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.ods02 Zero Hunger
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa15 Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.subject.odspa02 Hambre cero
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleContribution of Proteins to the Latin American Diet: Results of the ELANS Study
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen15
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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