Protein is an essential part of the human diet, and most Americans eat plenty of it.
Adults should eat a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight daily — that’s about 58 grams for a 160-pound adult, according to recommendations from the Institute of Medicine.
“We’re a meat-, poultry-, fish-focused society,” said Julie Metos, a dietitian at the University of Utah. “When we think of a meal, it’s usually some form of meat, surrounded by starches or veggies on a plate.”
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