Comment by tensor

For a 2000 calorie diet, the previous recommendation was 5.5oz of meat a day [1], the new one is 9-12oz. The new diet gets 18-24g of protein from meat. Meanwhile they are saying on their flashy website that a 160lb person should have 80g of protein, which no doubt will lead people to eat 13 eggs a day instead of 3-4.

Suffice to say, I don't think any American actually followed the old guidelines, and I doubt any will follow this one either.

[1] https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-1...