How Much Protein Do Women Really Need?

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How much protein do you need every day? A "Protein Summit" held in Washington, D.C., suggests getting 15% to 25% of daily calories from protein.

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Protein is the new buzzword on packaged food labels, but many health organizations say we eat too much protein. Learn how much protein you need and how to reach that goal

Protein is an often misunderstood component of our diets. Vegetarians and vegans often hear the questions, “But where do you get your protein?” and “Isn’t protein from meat better somehow than from other sources?” And athletes and bodybuilders regularly load up on tons of protein, especially in the form of supplements and powders. But what is the truth about protein? How much do you really need?

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