Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein and the American Diet: A Quiet Nutrition Crisis
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 10 2026
The new Dietary Guidelines raised the protein target to 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram, up to double the old minimum, yet most Americans are unsure how much protein they need and still default to ultra-processed, carb-heavy foods. Here is the state of the American diet, how much protein the science now points to, and the small changes that actually close the gap.
