Replacing Animal-Based Proteins with Plant-Based Proteins Changes the Composition of a Whole Nordic Diet—A Randomised Clinical Trial in Healthy Finnish Adults
, Suvi T. Itkonen 1, Tiina Pellinen 1, Mikko Lehtovirta 2, Maijaliisa Erkkola 1 and Anne-Maria Pajari 1,*Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of partial replacement of dietary animal proteins with plant-based ones on intake of energy yielding nutrients, fibre, and plasma lipoproteins.
Introduction provides sufficient background and includes relevant references. The research design is appropriate
I recommend Accept after minor revision related to
I suggest modifying the title by Replacing Animal-Based Proteins with Plant-Based Proteins Changes the Composition of a Whole Nordic Diet—A Randomized Clinical Trial in Healthy Finnish Adults
I suggest including a table similar to Table 2 including the participant characteristics at the endpoint of the study
I suggest including some lines about lifestyle or physical activity of the participants
English language and style are fine spell check required
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Reviewer 2 Report
Your manuscript was of the highest quality - each section was was very clear and scientifically sound. I can not add any comments or recommended changes. I found the manuscript of high interest.
1. Figure 3 is unnecessary as the % of animal and plant based protein can be added to Table 3. 2. Figure 4 would be clearer if you use bar rather than line graphing 3. Suggest comments on lean vs regular fat meat vs plant proteins.Author Response
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