The DOI matches its Crossref record; 33 of the 33 references it cites were found in a registry or an index.
A Modern Take on Protein Nutrition Meets Evolving Consumer Perceptions
Abstract
Protein is an essential nutrient that supports many critical aspects of health across the lifespan. The scientific report from the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee found that certain subgroups, particularly adolescent females, young females, and older adults, are at a higher risk of not consuming the recommended amount of dietary protein. The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans prioritize a serving of protein with each meal and recommend a healthy range of protein intake for adults of 1.2-1.6 g protein per kg body weight per day. Data from the 2025 Food and Health Survey conducted by the International Food Information Council show that consumer interest in protein has risen dramatically in the last decade, as consumers increasingly report following a high-protein diet and use the protein content of food as a marker for healthfulness. Despite an increase in consumer interest in protein, there is still a limited understanding of how healthcare professionals can effectively support increased intake of protein sources among at-risk populations. Past research shows that protein-fortified foods can be used to supplement protein intake in randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated positive health outcomes in study participants. However, many of these foods are considered highly processed, which leads to debate regarding their role in healthy dietary patterns. This perspective examines consumer perceptions around protein intake and highlights the role of…
Overview
Integrity signals
Registry
Cites
Statistics
Verification
Claims the paper makes
Claims other papers make about this one
Each is checked against this paper’s own text: does it say what the citing paper says it does?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) explicitly recommended a daily protein intake of 1.2-1.6 g/kg for adults.
“For the first time in its history, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030) explicitly recommended a daily protein intake of 1.2–1.6 g/kg for adults, providing further support for protein intakes above the longstanding RDA [106].”
From International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: diets for body weight reduction (2026) · cites this paper as [106]
Citations
Cites
The UN Decade of Nutrition, the NOVA food classification and the trouble with ultra-processing
Monteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Moubarac, J.-C., Levy, R. B., Louzada, M. L. C., & Jaime, P. C. (2018) · Public Health Nutrition · doi:10.1017/s1368980017000234 · Cited by 2,333
Wycherley, T. P., Moran, L. J., Clifton, P. M., Noakes, M., & Brinkworth, G. D. (2012) · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.3945/ajcn.112.044321 · Cited by 606
Plant Proteins: Assessing Their Nutritional Quality and Effects on Health and Physical Function
Hertzler, S. R., Lieblein-Boff, J. C., Weiler, M., & Allgeier, C. (2020) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu12123704 · Cited by 594
The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance
Leidy, H. J., Clifton, P. M., Astrup, A., Wycherley, T. P., Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S., Luscombe-Marsh, N. D., Woods, S. C., & Mattes, R. D. (2015) · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.3945/ajcn.114.084038 · Cited by 475
Self-citationProtein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health
Phillips, S. M., Chevalier, S., & Leidy, H. J. (2016) · Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism · doi:10.1139/apnm-2015-0550 · Cited by 396
Self-citationNunes, E. A., Colenso‐Semple, L., McKellar, S. R., Yau, T., Ali, M. U., Fitzpatrick‐Lewis, D., Sherifali, D., Gaudichon, C., Tomé, D., Atherton, P. J., et al. (2022) · Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle · doi:10.1002/jcsm.12922 · Cited by 280
Traylor, D. A., Gorissen, S. H. M., & Phillips, S. M. (2018) · Advances in Nutrition · doi:10.1093/advances/nmy003 · Cited by 243
Snack Food, Satiety, and Weight
Njike, V. Y., Smith, T. M., Shuval, O., Shuval, K., Edshteyn, I., Kalantari, V., & Yaroch, A. L. (2016) · Advances in Nutrition · doi:10.3945/an.115.009340 · Cited by 184
Hess, J., Comeau, M., Casperson, S. L., Slavin, J. L., Johnson, G. H., Messina, M. J., Raatz, S. K., Scheett, A. J., Bodensteiner, A., & Palmer, D. G. (2023) · Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.06.028 · Cited by 119
Douglas, S. M., Ortinau, L. C., Hoertel, H. A., & Leidy, H. J. (2012) · Appetite · doi:10.1016/j.appet.2012.09.012 · Cited by 92
Self-citationHansen, T. T., Astrup, A., & Sjödin, A. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13093193 · Cited by 77
Leidy, H. J., Hoertel, H. A., Douglas, S. M., Higgins, K., & Shafer, R. (2015) · Obesity · doi:10.1002/oby.21185 · Cited by 74
Self-citationGiezenaar, C., Trahair, L., Luscombe-Marsh, N., Hausken, T., Standfield, S., Jones, K., Lange, K., Horowitz, M., Chapman, I., & Soenen, S. (2017) · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.3945/ajcn.117.154377 · Cited by 70
Enhanced weight loss with protein‐enriched meal replacements in subjects with the metabolic syndrome
Flechtner‐Mors, M., Boehm, B. O., Wittmann, R., Thoma, U., & Ditschuneit, H. H. (2010) · Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews · doi:10.1002/dmrr.1097 · Cited by 69
Ortinau, L. C., Hoertel, H. A., Douglas, S. M., & Leidy, H. J. (2014) · Nutrition Journal · doi:10.1186/1475-2891-13-97 · Cited by 65
Self-citationThe Complementary Roles for Plant-Source and Animal-Source Foods in Sustainable Healthy Diets
Comerford, K. B., Miller, G. D., Kapsak, W. R., & Brown, K. A. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13103469 · Cited by 45
Leidy, H. J., Todd, C. B., Zino, A. Z., Immel, J. E., Mukherjea, R., Shafer, R., Ortinau, L. C., & Braun, M. M. (2015) · Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.3945/jn.115.212092 · Cited by 44
Self-citationLeidy, H. J., Gwin, J. A., Roenfeldt, C. A., Zino, A. Z., & Shafer, R. (2016) · Advances in Nutrition · doi:10.3945/an.115.010223 · Cited by 41
Self-citationFabek, H., Sánchez‐Hernández, D., Ahmed, M., Marinangeli, C. P. F., House, J. D., & Anderson, G. H. (2021) · Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism · doi:10.1139/apnm-2020-1039 · Cited by 34
Trends in Plant-Based Diets among United States Adults, 1999–March 2020
Sullivan, V. K., Steele, E. M., García-Larsen, V., & Rebholz, C. M. (2024) · Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.08.004 · Cited by 26
Short-term effects of high-protein, lower-carbohydrate ultra-processed foods on human energy balance
Hägele, F. A., Herpich, C., Koop, J., Grübbel, J., Dörner, R., Fedde, S., Götze, O., Boirie, Y., Müller, M. J., Norman, K., et al. (2025) · Nature Metabolism · doi:10.1038/s42255-025-01247-4 · Cited by 20
Kim, H., Chijiki, H., Fukazawa, M., Okubo, J., Ozaki, M., Nanba, T., Higashi, S., Shioyama, M., Takahashi, M., Nakaoka, T., et al. (2021) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.797004 · Cited by 19
Hoy, K., Clemens, J. C., & Moshfegh, A. J. (2021) · Current Developments in Nutrition · doi:10.1093/cdn/nzab035_041 · Cited by 18
Efficacy and Safety of Meal Replacement in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Ye, W., Xu, L., Ye, Y., Zeng, F., Lu, X., Li, Y., & Liu, L. (2023) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/clinem/dgad273 · Cited by 17
An Afternoon Hummus Snack Affects Diet Quality, Appetite, and Glycemic Control in Healthy Adults
Reister, E. J., & Leidy, H. J. (2020) · Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.1093/jn/nxaa139 · Cited by 17
Self-citationZhang, Y., Chen, X., Allison, D. B., & Xun, P. (2020) · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · doi:10.1080/10408398.2020.1829539 · Cited by 16
Effect of breakfast protein intake on muscle mass and strength in adults: a scoping review
Khaing, I. K., Tahara, Y., Chimed‐Ochir, O., Shibata, S., & Kubo, T. (2023) · Nutrition Reviews · doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuad167 · Cited by 14
Consumption of protein beverages as a strategy to promote increased energy intake in older adults
Leidy, H. J. (2017) · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.3945/ajcn.117.164160 · Cited by 6
Self-citationHoy, M. K., Murayi, T., & Moshfegh, A. J. (2022) · Current Developments in Nutrition · doi:10.1016/j.cdnut.2022.100027 · Cited by 5
Koop, J., Fedde, S., Hägele, F. A., Beunink, C., Müller, M. J., & Bosy‐Westphal, A. (2024) · Public Health Nutrition · doi:10.1017/s1368980024001836 · Cited by 4
Braden, M. L., Gwin, J. A., & Leidy, H. J. (2024) · Current Developments in Nutrition · doi:10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104415 · Cited by 3
Self-citationYan, M., Hu, Y., Yin, W., Zhu, J., & Lai, X. (2025) · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · doi:10.1080/10408398.2025.2465768 · Cited by 1
Flagged first, then by citations
Research works printed but not linked: 1
- Dorans, 2022, Effects of a low-carbohydrate dietary intervention on hemoglobin A1c: a randomized clinical trial, JAMA Netw, Open, 5
Cited by
Sorted by citations
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: diets for body weight reduction
Aragon, A. A., Campbell, B. I., Schoenfeld, B. J., Stout, J. R., Kalman, D., Arciero, P. J., Arent, S. M., Kreider, R. B., Taylor, L. W., Bannock, L., et al. (2026) · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · doi:10.1080/15502783.2026.2740266
Metadata
- Authors
- Clinthorne, J., Leidy, H. J., & Sollid, K.
- Venue
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2026-05
- Volume
- 156
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 101477
- ISSN
- 0022-3166
- Cited by
- 6
- References
- 33
- Language
- en
About these checks
Registry, retraction, Cites and statistics results are computed, not judged, with one exception: a printed reference that no index lists is read once by a model before it counts as a citation error. Claims are extracted by a model and kept only when their quote appears verbatim in the text; each cited source is then checked, with a model’s help, for whether it says what the claim relies on. Those verdicts can be wrong — read the claim’s quote and the cited source before relying on one.
Statistics and arithmetic are recomputed, not judged.
Confidence bands are shown only for fields calibrated on our annotated test set. None is calibrated yet, so no band is shown.
What counts as a claim ›How we measure confidence ›How we check this ›
Are you an author, or do you see a problem with this page? Request a review