NUTRITION
PROTEIN
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Question
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1 gram per kilogram of body weight
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2 grams per kilogram of body weight
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1-1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
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1.2-2 grams per kilogram of body weight
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Detailed explanation-1: -The recommended dietary allowance to prevent deficiency for an average sedentary adult is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. For example, a person who weighs 165 pounds, or 75 kilograms, should consume 60 grams of protein per day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Based on averages from evidence-backed recommendations, a general rule of thumb is to eat about 1.2g protein per kg of body weight to maintain muscle. This may increase to 1.2-1.6g/kg of body weight when looking to add lean mass or if you’re a woman in midlife.
Detailed explanation-3: -Based on previous research, authors indicated that eating 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, which equates to 0.7 grams of protein per pound, should be enough to build strength when combined with resistance training.
Detailed explanation-4: -Most official nutritional organizations recommend a fairly modest protein intake. The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.36 grams of protein per pound (0.8 grams per kg) of body weight.