Tag: Nutritional misconceptions

According to a study published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association*, a significant portion of the population is confused about the nutritional implications of dietary labels. This confusion often leads to the mistaken belief that a zero-carb diet means a gluten-free diet is also being followed.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a typical adult needs between 10% and 35% of their daily calories from protein, but the term 'what is the 4.1G protein?' refers not to a dietary nutrient but to a specific, non-dietary cytoskeletal protein found within human and animal cells. This common mix-up arises from confusing a specific biological protein's name with a quantity of protein measured in grams.