Which combination provides an example of protein complementation?
A) eggs and whole-grain toast
B) rice and mashed potatoes
C) pasta and breadsticks
D) peanut butter sandwich
E) tossed salad with cranberries

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Peanut butter sandwich is an example of protein complementation because it combines grains (bread) with legumes (peanut butter), providing a wider range of essential amino acids than either would alone.

Which Combination Provides an Example of Protein Complementation