I need to up my protein intake. What is a "normal" amount to intake a day?
2006-09-12 03:45:22 · 10 answers · asked by toni 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think it's 45 grams.
update: "According to the recently updated Dietary Reference Intake guidelines, the recommended daily consumption of protein for adult men and women is the following: Women aged 19-70 need to consume 46g of protein per day. Men aged 19-70 need to consume 56g of protein per day. The difference is due to the fact that, in general, men's bodies have more muscle mass than those of women."
The 1 gram per pound of bodyweight sounded high, to me. This statement might be a reason for their mistake:
"Other recommendations suggest 1g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight while some extreme sources suggest that higher intakes of 1-2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight are desirable."
2006-09-12 03:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 15 to 19 Grams of protein per day on average. Good Luck ! :)
2006-09-12 03:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this depends on your activity level. most people should consume between .3-.6 grams of protein per pound of body weight-more activity equals higher am mounts. generally speaking, 2-4 servings per day of protein is perfect-keep in mind a serving of protein is about the size of a deck of playing cards. excess protein is usually stored as fat and also puts a lot of stress on your kidneys leading to a condition known as ketosis-this can lead to kidney failure/renal disease.
2006-09-12 03:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by exphys64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every body needs protein; but how much? The amount of protein needed depends on how active a person is, and how much lean body mass the body has. (Lean body mass LBM is the body's weight minus the fat.) Lean body mass is the metabolically active part of the body; simply stated LBM does all the work of living.
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2006-09-12 04:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by ToX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 5-7 onces daily.
2006-09-12 03:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Sean N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 gram per pound of body weight as a rule
2006-09-12 03:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by sniper11b4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you're trying to bulk up or not. If you want to gain muscle mass, it's good to start with 1gr. of protein by lbs. of body weight. If you weight 150 lbs. if would be 150gr. of protein.
2006-09-12 03:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by Olivier P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avergae is 0.5g according to pound you weigh yet whilst your exercising regulary, universal for atleast 40 5 min..you will desire to eat a million.0 gram according to pund you weigh..bodybuildinyou would desire to eat a million.5-2.0g according to pound
2016-09-30 21:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
35 mg
2006-09-12 06:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably 8 ounces daily.
2006-09-12 03:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋