Have you ever wondered...

...why you don't see Daily Values (DV) on nutrition labels for protein? Many different foods have a different digestibility for protein which makes calculating a %DV very difficult. Along with that, protein is not normally a concern for most people. The average American is consuming well over the required amount of protein each day.

...whether or not foods marketed as "healthy for women" are actually beneficial? Foods designed specifically with women in mind may have some nutritional benefit. Foods like soy products, calcium-fortified foods, and cereals supplemented with folic acid are important for female health. You may not need these specialty foods if you get enough of these nutrients in your diet already. These choices may also be more expensive, so it's up to you to read the labels and decide if you need what they provide.

...if combining certain foods can help you lose weight? No! There is no scientific evidence to back up this claim. The simple principle is that if you consume fewer calories than you burn throughout the day, you will lose weight.

Ideas for this blog post modified from the American Dietetics Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff MS, RD, FADA, CFCS