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Fruits and protein are both categorized as essential components of a high-quality diet, with fruits serving as protective foods and protein acting as a key nutrient to prevent deficiencies as described in [1].
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Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
accountHistorically, diet quality was defined by sufficiency in calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals to prevent deficiencies, with fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods (dairy, meat, fish, and eggs) viewed as protective foods.