Nutritional profile of plant-based meat alternatives

Karolína Stolínová

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

This bachelor's thesis deals with examining the nutritional profile of plant-based meat alternatives, which come mainly from tropical and subtropical regions, are universally applicable and represent a suitable protein source for athletes. Using a comparative methodology, various indices for assessing protein quality were meticulously examined with the aim of summarizing and differentiating the advantages and disadvantages of these indices. Additionally, the thesis addressed the environmental impact of the animal industry, intending to provide context regarding the necessity of sustainable food sources. One of the key parts of this work is a comparative analysis of protein consumption in tropical and temperate climate zones, serving for illustration. The work also illustrates the dependence of a country's income on meat consumption and the percentage distribution of protein intake in countries divided according to the new FAO guidelines. The results emphasize the potential of plant-based proteins as a sustainable and optimal protein source. They also highlight the environmental benefits of transitioning away from traditional animal farming practices. This study contributes significantly to the field of nutritional science by emphasizing the importance of sustainable dietary habits for human health and nature conservation.

Keywords

quality of protein, plant-based meat alternatives, environment, needs of athletes

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 20. 4. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 29. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: Ing. Olga Leuner, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Iva Kučerová, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta tropického zemědělství

Bakalářský studijní program:
Tropické zemědělství