NTS 135 Lecture Notes - Kilogram, Hummus, Avocado

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How much protein does the average american consume: protein needs. Protein balance or equilibrium: balancing protein intake with protein (nitrogen) losses. Estimating protein need: rda: 0. 8 gram of protein per kilogram of healthy body weight, rda for protein. Translates to about 10% of total calories: some experts recommend up to 15, most of us eat more than rda for protein. Food and nutrition board: upper range for protein intake 35% of calories. Typical consumption: men: 100 grams/day, women: 65 grams/day. Excess protein cannot be stored as protein: protein intake recommendations: dietary guidelines for americans. Dietary guidelines for americans recommend a variety of protein foods: seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), nuts, seeds, and soy products. Use legumes or nuts and seeds in mixed dishes instead of some meat or poultry. Shift to nutrient-dense options, including lean and lower sodium options, to improve the nutritional quality of protein food choices and support healthy eating patterns.

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