Do you know how much protein you should be consuming daily?

RECOMMENDED PROTEIN INTAKE

By: Gina Crome

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For most adults, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for daily protein intake is approximately 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. The requirement differs depending on an individual’s life stage, health status and even physical stress. Athletes who train on a regular basis benefit from levels of protein 1.2 to 1.7 grams/kilogram of body weight based on muscle cell turnover and repair.

Applying the standard 0.8 grams of protein daily requirement, the average 154-pound male would need about 56 grams/day and a 125-pound female would require about 46 grams/day. According to a national health survey, men consume an average of 101.9 grams/day, while women are taking in an average of 70.1 grams/day (Fulgoni, 2008). Based on these statistics, the average American consumes much more protein than they actually need. Therefore, it’s likely that most individuals, even elite athletes, can easily meet their requirements by simply consuming a healthful diet- without necessitating the use of protein supplementation.

How to convert pounds into kilograms:

Bodyweight divided by 2.2