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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

Unless you're an extreme athlete, recovering from an injury, or over 60, you probably need only 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. And you probably already get that in your food without adding pills, bars or powders. (Madeleine Cook and Heather Kim/NPR)
Unless you're an extreme athlete, recovering from an injury, or over 60, you probably need only 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. And you probably already get that in your food without adding pills, bars or powders. (Madeleine Cook and Heather Kim/NPR)

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