Alternate Protein Products Katie Orsino

Overview Daily Recommended Intake for Protein Components of Meat What is Tofu? Traditional Beef Lasagna vs Tofu Lasagna Nutrient Analysis Rationale and Recommendations What was Learned and What to Recommend to Patients References

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes Protein (g/d) Females 9–13 years- 34 14–18 years- 46 19–30 years- 46 31–50 years- 46 51–70 years- 46 > 70 years- 46 Pregnancy 14–18 years- 71 19–30 years- 71 31–50 years- 71 Lactation Infants 0 to 6 months- 9.1* 6 to 12 months- 11.0 Children 1–3 years- 13 4–8 years- 19 Males 9–13 years- 34 14–18 years- 52 19–30 years- 56 31–50 years- 56 51–70 years- 56 > 70 years- 56

Components and Nutrient composition Of meat Muscle fiber made up of two types of protein: ACTIN MYOSIN Connective tissue Collagen Elastin Reticulin Fat (adipose tissue) Varies by cut and grade Loin or round cut from beef are leaner Loin or leg cut from veal or lamb are leaner

What is tofu? Bean curd Made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks Component in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines Low in calories, low in fat, low in cholesterol and sodium Contains fiber PROTEIN   Weight (g) Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Total CHO (g) Sugar (g) Fiber (g) Sodium (mg) Ground Beef 100 1225 116 81 33 399 435 Tofu 277 35 17 3 7 2 4 48

Traditional Meat Lasagna VS. Tofu Lasagna Lasagna Noodles Onion, Garlic, Olive Oil, Parsley, Salt & Pepper Mushrooms Spinach Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese Meat Sauce Ground Beef Tofu Lasagna Lasagna Noodles Onion, Garlic, Olive Oil, Parsley, Salt & Pepper Mushrooms Spinach Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese Vegetable Red Sauce Tofu www.tasteofhome.com

Compared nutrient analysis (100g) Recipe   Weight (g) Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Total CHO (g) Sugar (g) Fiber (g) Sodium (mg) Traditional Lasagna 100 119 10 7 3 25 5 2 1 314 Tofu Lasagna 91 11 6 283 Calories: -28kcal Saturated Fat: -1g Sugar: +1g Protein: -3g Cholesterol: -14mg Fiber: SAME Fat: -2g Total CHO: +1g Sodium: -31mg

Rationale and recommendations High saturated fat in some cuts can raise blood cholesterol High cholesterol increases risk of heart disease The AHA recommends, if you choose red meat, compare labels and choose leaner cuts! MyPlate.gov recommends: Eating seafood twice a week Choose beans, peas or soy products as a main meal Choose unsalted nuts as a snack Use nuts to replace not add to meal

What was learned about meat alternatives Tofu takes on the taste of whatever you cook it with Meat free options are easy! Be creative with your recipes Go online to search for other options Many different meatless products are made up of soy or tofu Vitamins Tofu provides: Iron Calcium Manganese Magnesium Phosphorus Selenium

What was learned about red meat How to pick the leanest cuts Not to be afraid of red meats Preparing meat the healthy way Vitamins meat provides: Iron Choline Protein Selenium B66 and B12 Zinc Phosphorus Niacin Riboflavin

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