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Health Officials Push Protein Intake Amid Safety Concerns

1/20/2026

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Health officials recommend adults consume at least 100 grams of protein daily, emphasizing animal sources.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, "We are ending the war on protein."
Nutrition experts warn many Americans already exceed protein needs and that higher intake could raise fat and diabetes risk.
Critics fear processed protein-rich foods are promoted and whole-food goals undermined, with the 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram recommendation doubling prior guidance.

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Health officials recommend adults consume at least 100 grams of protein daily, emphasizing animal sources.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, "We are ending the war on protein."
Nutrition experts warn many Americans already exceed protein needs and that higher intake could raise fat and diabetes risk.
Critics fear processed protein-rich foods are promoted and whole-food goals undermined, with the 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram recommendation doubling prior guidance.