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Nutritional evaluation of replacing animal product with plant-based alternatives
Hondlíková, Tereza ; Dostálová, Jana (advisor) ; Horáčková, Šárka (referee)
Plant-based food alternatives are a broad group of products that are intended to replace animal foods both nutritionally and sensorially. At the moment, the Czech market offers plant-based alternatives mainly for milk, cheese, and meat. A major potential risk of substituting milk, cheese, and meat that is often not recognised by the general population is the deficiency of certain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The aim of the thesis is to deepen the existing knowledge on the problem of substitution of animal foods by their plant alternatives in the context of the Czech population and the local market. The thesis maps and characterizes plant alternatives for milk, cheese, and meat and presents nutritional evaluation and sensory analysis of selected samples of these foods. The analysis of diets obtained from individuals consuming plant-based alternatives and those eating a rational diet shows how effectively (i.e., in terms of macronutrient intake, calcium, and dietary diversity) individuals implement these foods in their diets or conversely what deficiencies this decision may bring. The questionnaire survey examines the general public's awareness of plant-based alternatives and the role of these foods in the Czech diet. The results from the questionnaire are compared with the results from the...
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