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| This means an adult weighing 154 pounds should consume 56gm of protein each day (0.36gm per pound multiplied by 154 pounds equals 56gm of protein). Dietary protein is found in most foods and is the primary source of amino acids for the body. Foods containing protein include but are not limited to nuts, grain, beans, beef, chicken, fish, pork, dairy and eggs. Making Good Choices: Variety is Key! Not all protein-containing foods are alike: each protein source has a different combination of amino acids. Examples of high-quality proteins include eggs, beef, fish, and milk. That is, they suggested eating a high-quality protein, such as tuna, together with a low-quality protein, such as whole wheat bread, at each meal. As long as the body gets both high- and low-quality proteins in a day, it can combine and use the amino acids themselves. Other considerations must go into the mix. |
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