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22% of adults aged 19-50 in the United States have habitual protein intakes below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
Practitioners should ensure that adults meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein.
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11% of the adult (19-50 y) population had habitual protein intakes below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and 22% below the Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Why this rating
Based on analysis of NHANES population data.
Source
The Importance of Dietary Protein Quality in Mid- to High-Income Countries
Paul J. Moughan et al. · Journal of Nutrition · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.01.020
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