Protein Deficiency in Diet and Solutions
Summary
Low protein intake can lead to deficiency, and dietitians recommend adding lentils, beans, paneer, eggs, and soy-based foods to daily meals. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner can all be adjusted to raise protein content, especially for children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Key Points
- Protein deficiency is often caused by low consumption of protein-rich foods.
- Dietitians recommend lentils, kidney beans, paneer, eggs, chicken, fish, and soy products to improve protein intake.
- Children under 14, older adults, and pregnant women need higher protein intake.
- Meals can be made more protein-rich by increasing lentils and beans and reducing the share of rice or roti.
