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Proteins
MyPlate: Protein FoodsUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Learn which foods make up the MyPlate Protein Foods Group and how much protein is needed for a healthy diet. Also see a photo gallery.
10 Tips: Vary Your Protein RoutineUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Protein foods include both animal and plant sources. Find 10 tips for including a variety of protein foods in your diet. Available to print as a PDF. Also available in Spanish.
USDA Nutrient Lists -Reports by NutrientsUSDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.
Create a list of common foods and their protein content. The list can be sorted either alphabetically or in descending order by nutrient content.
Protein (PDF | 240 KB)DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Read about protein - what it does, where it is found, and how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to monitor the protein in your diet.
MedlinePlus: Dietary ProteinsDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find the latest news, plus links to overviews, clinical trials and research related to dietary proteins. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: Protein in DietDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Read general information about protein, including food sources and recommendations for a healthy diet. Also in Spanish.