Americans' protein needs debated amid new dietary claims

In unveiling new dietary guidelines, federal health officials have claimed they are correcting past guidance that created a “generation of kids low in protein” and that Americans should get "dramatically" more of the nutrient. While some individuals may benefit from more protein, Americans are not generally protein-deficient. The post Americans Don’t Need ‘Dramatically’ More Protein, Despite Officials’ Claims appeared first on FactCheck.org.