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Protein Sources: Essential Considerations for Effective Dietary Recommendations for Health and Exercise

Considering the complexity of this topic—biological, economic, environmental factors, regional food consumption, religious/spiritual, sociocultural aspects, etc.—it is challenging to cover protein needs and strike the perfect balance between animal and plant sources at individual and population…

About this course

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® May/June 2026

What you will learn

  • Explain the differences between animal-based and plant-based protein sources in terms of content, amino acid profile, and digestibility, including metrics such as PDCAAS and DIAAS
  • Evaluate how protein intake (quality, quantity, and timing) influences muscle protein synthesis, exercise performance, and overall health across different populations
  • Apply evidence-based recommendations to select healthy protein sources and optimize plant-to-animal protein ratios based on individual health status, disease risk, and performance goals

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