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New Diet Guidelines Say to Double Up on Protein, but Nutrition Experts Are Wary

Guidelines recommend 1.2–1.6 g/kg daily protein with at least half from animal sources, doubling previous advice despite expert concerns over health risks and processed food trends.

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(MedPage Today) -- Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials. The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to "prioritize protein foods at every meal" and advise increasing daily intake -- up to double the amount of previous...

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A new directive from the USA advises to eat significantly more proteins. In Germany, too, there are experts who find this useful and demand an adaptation of the recommendations.

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MedPage Today broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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