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Read this passage from "A Defense of Veganism":The next claim made against veganism is that a vegan dietdoes not provide enough protein. Without meat or eggs,the argument goes, a person cannot get enough aminoacids. This is absolutely untrue. MNN poses an interestingbreakdown of a day's protein consumption for vegansbased on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's dietaryguidelines. According to these guidelines, an adult maleneeds 56 grams and an adult woman needs 46 grams ofprotein. By putting together a sample breakfast, lunch, anddinner composed of such foods as soy derivatives, bulgurwheat, lentils, nuts, and beans, the average daily proteinneeds can be easily met.Which statement best evaluates the author's response to the counterclaimthat a vegan diet does not provide enough protein?