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Protein powders are marketed to young men who want to bulk up and to women in menopause to prevent losing muscle mass.  

It’s also being added to everything from cereal to bagels, pasta and pancake mix.  

And, in January, federal dietary guidelines nearly doubled the amount of protein per day Americans are recommended to consume, with a focus on meats and full-fat dairy products.   

So, with all the protein hype, how much do we really need?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about our current protein obsession along with smart and budget-friendly ways to get the nutrition we need for a healthy life. 

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MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two dietitians about protein. New federal dietary guidelines elevate protein in our diets, and it’s getting added to everything from pasta to lattes. How much do you really need? 

How much protein do you really need?

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