[wumpus]

> and hence higher protein

There are a ton of professional athletes who don't eat meat and apparently get plenty of protein.

[UIUC_06]

> There are a ton of professional athletes

How many can you name?

Or, since that would be anecdotal: what surveys have been done of professional athletes' diets?

And if there are any, is the percentage of vegetarians higher than a comparable group in the same age bracket?

[ravi_m]

but that doesn't change the fact that meat is a rich source of protein which is beneficial for physical development

[wumpus]

Sure: some athletes get a lot of protein that way, and others get a lot of protein without eating any meat. It's beneficial for muscle-building either way you do it.

[matwood]

It’s a lot easier today with the wealth of information and foods, particular for professional athletes.

[scandox]

> dearth

I think you mean wealth right?

[matwood]

Yes! Thank you. Fixed.