Why is it commonly recommended that vegetarian athletes consume approximately 10% more protein than non-vegetarian athletes?

a. More protein is burned for energy by vegetarian athletes.
b. Vegetarians have a more difficult time synthesizing skeletal muscle protein.
c. To maintain fluid balance.
d. To account for lower digestibility of plant proteins.


d

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