Protein Quality, Nutrient Bioavailability & A Global Perspective on Animal Agriculture

While plant-source foods provide important nutrients in our diets, animal-source foods contain more bioavailable sources of multiple critically needed macro- and micronutrients that can contribute to proper physical and cognitive growth of children. In rural parts of developing countries, these animal-source foods are vital for preventing undernutrition and allowing proper growth and brain development in children.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

·       The latest research on animal-source foods in healthy and sustainable diets

·       Nutrient intake of children in developing countries

·       How developing countries approach sustainable agriculture differently than the U.S.

·       Protein quality of different foods and food groups

·       Bioavailability of micro and macronutrients

·       Global biofortification efforts

·       Challenges in increasing consumption of animal-source foods in developing countries

·       A global perspective on animal agriculture

·       The Dublin Declaration of Scientists and the societal role of meat

·       Climate-smart approaches to livestock production

·       Pros/cons of cultured meat

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