Complementary proteins:
A) enhance the taste of food.
B) increase the quality of the protein.
C) combine proteins from different foods to provide all essential amino acids.
D) decrease the loss of nitrogen from the body.
E) must be consumed with fat in order to be used.

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Complementary proteins are two or more proteins from different sources that, when consumed together, provide all of the essential amino acids. This increases the quality of the protein in the diet for individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Complementary Proteins