Assignment:
1. How much protein are you supposed to eat? Use a few (3) different recommendations for protein intake. Put it in terms of percentage of calories (DRI - page 162-163 [page 169 in 8th edition]), amount in grams (RDA - page 162-163 [page 169 in 8th edition]), and servings (oz/day) (ChooseMyPlate.gov). Where do you think you are in comparison to these recommendations? Do you think that you should eat more/less/same amount of protein? What about the type of protein that you are eating? Can you change to healthier options for acquiring protein?
2. Checkout a couple articles about soy: Straight talk about soy (Harvard School of Public Health) and Is Soy Good for You? Bad for You? What Does Science Say? (Bon Appétit). Is soy a good choice? Please comment on the science of nutrition. You are welcome to find/contribute other sources of information about soy. Please cite.