World Protein Day

• World Protein Day is celebrated every year on February 27 to raise awareness among people about the importance of protein in nutrition.

• World Protein Day was initiated by the US Soybean Export Council.

• India celebrates National Protein Day on February 27.

• It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of the macronutrient and the consequences of its deficiency.

• India celebrated this day for the first time in 2020 with a national-level public health initiative "Right to Protein".