Limited Supply of Protein and Lysine Is Prevalent among the Poorest Households in Malawi and Exacerbated by Low Protein Quality

We estimated dietary supplies of total and available protein and indispensable amino acids (IAAs) and predicted the risk of deficiency in Malawi using Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey data. More than half of dietary protein was derived from cereal crops, while animal products provided on...

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Main Authors: Molly Muleya, Kevin Tang, Martin R. Broadley, Andrew M. Salter, Edward J. M. Joy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/12/2430