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The American Heart Association's recommendation for proteins is _______ % of the total calorie intake per day.

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Answer: 10 to 35%

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally, the American Heart Association's recommends the following servings for protein:

• Poultry, eggs, meat but Lean and extra-lean; skin and visible fat removed: 8-9 servings per week.

• Nuts, legumes, seeds, etc.

5 servings per week

Examples:

Tbsp peanut butter

2 Tbsp or 1/2 oz nuts or seeds

¼ cup cooked beans or peas.

This calculates as 10 % to 35 % of your daily calories come from protein which is about 46 grams of protein for adult women and 56 grams for adult men.

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