Human Nutrition
Effects of Consuming Ounce Equivalent Portions of Fresh Pork Versus Nuts, Beans and Eggs, as Defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans on Essential Amino Acid Substrate Availability for Protein Anabolism
June 25, 2023By Wayne W. Campbell
Introduction The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommends consuming avariety of “Protein Foods” based on “ounce-equivalent” (oz-eq) portions. No study has assessed the same oz-eq...
Human Nutrition
Trends and Effects of Pork Consumption on Nutrient Intakes, Indicators of Diet-Quality, and Markers of Health Status Among Participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
May 23, 2023By Taylor C. Wallace
The objective of this study was to assess consumption patterns and the nutritional contribution of total, processed, fresh, and fresh-lean pork to the diets of participants age 2+ years enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2018 data cycles.
Human Nutrition
Fresh Pork as Protein Source in the USDA Thrifty Food Plan 2021
April 14, 2023By Matthieu Maillot, Ph.D
This modeling study, published in Nutrients, is the first of its kind to look at the nutritional value and affordability of the Thrifty Food Plan featuring fresh pork as one of the only meat sources.
Human Nutrition
Effects of Lean Red Meat Consumption on Gut Microbiota in Young Adults
March 14, 2023By Wayne W. Campbell
Effects of adding lean red meat to a U.S.-Style Healthy Vegetarian Dietary Pattern on gut microbiota and cardiovascular risk factors in young adults: a crossover randomized-controlled trial.
Human Nutrition
The place of fresh pork in the 2021 USDA Thrifty Food Plan:
February 2, 2023By Matthieu Maillot, Ph.D
A quadratic programming optimization of dietary guidance, nutrient density, and cost.
Human Nutrition
Influence of Fresh and Lean Pork Consumption on Diet Quality and Functional Limitations Among American Older Adults, 1999-2016
June 29, 2022By Ruopeng An
The two objectives of the project are to (1) assess the influence of fresh and lean pork consumption on diet quality among U.S. adults 18 years and older and (2) functional limitations in U.S. older...
Human Nutrition
Determination of DIAAS and PDCAAS for Pork Burger, Plant-Based Burgers, and the Combined Meal of Burger Bun and Burgers
June 29, 2022By Mahesh N. Nair
Plant-based meat is available in human nutrition and has become more popular. Therefore, there has been an interest in the development of plant-based alternative proteins such as plant-based burgers....
Human Nutrition
A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Pork Meat and Non-Meat Alternative Patties
June 29, 2022By Mahesh N. Nair
The purpose of the industry summary is to provide producers with a quick reference to research results supported by Checkoff dollars. This summary is intended for non-technical audiences. Increasing...
Human Nutrition
Pork Consumption and Its Relationship to Human Nutrition and Health: A Scoping Review
December 15, 2021By Laura Paige Penkert
Pork is a frequently consumed red meat that provides substantial amounts of energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients to the diet. Its role in human nutrition and health is controversial, and a...
