An edentulous patient dislikes eating meat.What substitutions could the dental hygienist suggest to provide the most protein intake?

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Together meat and dairy food groups furnish most of the recommended level of protein.Three cups of milk provide 24 g of protein and other essential nutrients.The dental hygienist should also consider that lower consumption of protein by older Americans may be related to cost,inability to prepare nutritious meals,depression,difficulty chewing,or concerns about the fat and cholesterol content of meat.

An Edentulous Patient Dislikes Eating Meat