How Much Protein is Enough?

Thursday, 01 April 2010 | by Pat's Picks

From the cereal aisle to the freezer case, lots of products promise extra protein on their labels these days. In fact, it’s so common that you might wonder how much protein we actually need in our diets. The St. Petersburg Times most Americans get the protein they need “without even trying.” The only people who really need to watch their daily intake are vegetarians and the elderly.