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The National Institutes of Health recommends 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight for a sedentary person.
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For a 50-year-old woman who weighs 140 pounds, this translates to 53 grams of protein per day.
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Protein can aid weight loss and prevent weight gain, help you gain muscle and strength, and is important for pregnant women.
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It is recommended to get enough protein in your diet by eating a variety of foods, such as lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
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The average person should aim for 0.8–1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
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To determine your daily protein intake, you can multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36, or use this online protein calculator . For a 50-year-old woman who weighs 140 pounds woman and who is sedentary (doesn’t exercise ), that translates into 53 grams of protein a day
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The daily minimum recommended by the National Institutes of Health is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight for a sedentary person. However, if you do intense workouts, have a physically demanding job, or both, experts say you may need more—perhaps as much as double.
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How much protein do I need ? The amount of protein that the human body requires daily is dependent on many conditions, including overall energy intake, growth of the individual, and…
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The importance of getting enough protein is clear. But how much protein is enough? The current recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an…
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