Question

Dietary Protein Intake in the U.S.  

1. On average, what is the daily dietary protein intake of Americans compared to the daily recommended dietary allowance (inadequate, meet/achieve, excessive)?

2.

a. What factors contribute to causing American’s dietary intake to be this way?

b. Consider factors related to health, agriculture, food access/availability, socioeconomic status, etc.

3.

a. Are certain groups/populations at increased risk of consuming an inadequate protein intake?

b. Consider reasons related to increased protein requirements, poor access, ethical reasons, etc.

4. What are potential health risks/complications associated with regularly consuming an inadequate dietary intake of protein?

5.

a. Are certain groups/populations at increased risk of consuming an excessive protein intake?

b. Consider reasons related to social/peer influences, inaccurate knowledge or sources of information, etc.

6. What are potential health risks/complications associated with regularly consuming an excessive dietary intake of protein?

7.

a. What are the most common food sources of protein consumed in the U.S.?

b. Aside from providing protein, do these foods provide other nutrients that are either beneficial or harmful to health?

Answer 1

1)on average the dietary protein intake is 56 gms per day,animal products like meat ,fish ,eggs or dairy every day ,your likely doing pretty well protein wise already.

4)Risk with inadequate diet is like taking red meat can harm heart,like coronry artery diseases .

5)Yes certian groups are at high risk like womens and family history of obesity and heart diseas they are at higher risk.

6)However if we eat more than we need the excessbprotein will be broken down and used for energy.Even though a relatively high protein intake is healthy and safe but eating massive amounts of protein is unnatural and may causr harm,like heart disease,

7)A)sea food are excellent source of protien,becuase its usually low in fat,white meat ,milk,cheese,yogurt,eggs,beans,pork tenderloin,soy,lean beef are high in protein.

7)B)This are beneficial to health,