“Oh, I’m good on protein intake. Thank you. But now that you mention it: I have been wondering how to bring up my concern for your possible riboflavin deficiency…”

Beans. The answer to all of the above is beans.

Fiber was the latest crazy a long time ago.

Remember Colon Blow? https://youtu.be/Ku42Iszh9KM

People's diets generally consists of meat and carbs so they think a vegan will eat the same minus the meat.

Gym brahs often have vitamin deficiency and the increase in colon cancer under 30 is really disturbing.

Do you even colostomy, bra?

You might be interested in my reply above then. Essentially, thats part of why the obsession exists. I'm finding it hard to state it in a none conspiracy theorist way, but it's largely right wing anti science grifters winning an argument against health.

Wouldn't you get most of the other nutrients fairly easily as long as you eat a varied diet? Accounting proteins/carbs/fats (and their sub-category types) seems harder

99% of packaging that mentions "high protein!! have way less protein than various unprocessed nuts...

Honestly, while probably annoying, that is not a bad first question. It shows concern for your wellbeing and (hopefully) willingness to learn.

I track my fiber and protein. Protein because I'm physically active and trying to build muscle, and good god I have to eat a lot of it. I would not eat enough without tracking.

Fiber because I had ass issues recently, and found out the hard way how important fiber is. Yeah I know, I'm a dumbass, but I'm doing better now.

High fiber/high protein diet is a great way to help with weight loss too.

Its not because of obsession, it's because it's literally the starting point for nutrition knowledge, and it's the most obvious thing that would be lacking in a vegan diet. When people think substantial protein they think meat first and dairy and eggs second.