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Old Sat, Dec-13-03, 08:16
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We've had this discussion before, although last time it did have a different focus: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showpost...58&postcount=75

The article above assumes that everyone who takes up low carb as their WOE increases their protein consumption. That wasn't the case with me. I eat about the same amount of protein now that I always have. What I have increased dramatically is the amount of calories coming from fat while decreasing dramatically the amount of calories coming from carbs. Come to think of it, I don't eat all that many eggs, either.
According to the article above, the average protein intake for humans worldwide is 28 grams per day. While this might be enough to sustain the lean body mass of my 50 pound 8 year old daughter, it's not enough to sustain a full grown adult and to hold that up as a standard (or even something that should be considered "normal") is irresponsible. Yes, some people do increase their protein intake when they begin low carbing, but many of those folks were protein deficient to start with.
Slanted? Well...when you work for an organization that supports agriculture (primarily grain agriculature: http://www.landinstitute.org/vnews/...08/10/37a747b43 ), it would be hard not to be a bit biased in favor of those you support.
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