how much grams of protein do u need each day?

Answer 1

Caloric needs vary greatly between individuals according to activity levels and other factors. Generally, the diet should consist of 10-15% protein, 60+% from carbohydrate, and 15-25% from fat. For protein, this translates into .8 grams/kg of body weight. If you are a male and weigh 70 kgs (150lbs), your recommendation would be 56 grams of protein per day. Most Americans meet and exceed this minimum without much thought. Eggs, milk, fish, beef, peanuts, oats, rice, whole-wheat products, corn products, soybean products, sesame seeds, peas, and beans are all good sources of protein.

A common misperception is that increasing protein intake will foster greater muscle mass. This is not true. The most that most researchers recommend to increase protein intake for body builders is to 1.2 g/kg of body weight. What will provide the impetus for increasing the muscle mass is strength training (weights, resistance training, etc). Adequate carbohydrate intake is necessary to complete strength training. Protein is not an adequate energy source, and any excess will be turned into fat. In addition, excess protein places stress on the kidneys and dehydrates the body. This will inhibit sports activity.
http://www.wellness.gatech.edu/ask/3_dr_buzzy_answers/Nutrition/protein.php


How much protein do I need each day?

The amount of protein that you need depends on your age, body size, and how active you are. Most teens need between 40 and 50 grams each day. Look below to figure out about how much protein you need.

If you are 13 years old or younger: Multiply your weight in pounds by 0.43; this gives you about how many grams of protein you need each day. For example, a 12 year-old who weighs 100 lbs would need about 43 grams of protein (100 lbs x 0.43 = 43).

If you are 14-18 years old: Multiply your weight in pounds by 0.39 to estimate how many grams of protein you need each day. For example, a 16 year-old who weighs 120 lbs would need about 47 grams of protein (120 lbs x 0.39 = 47).

Keep in mind that this is just an estimate and that certain people, such as athletes, may need slightly more protein. Now that you know about how much protein you should eat every day, it is helpful to know how much protein is in the foods you eat!
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/protein.html

Answer 2

well about 5 grams of protein a day

Answer 3

i take about 50 G of protein..

today at lunch i had some ham,supper= 3 chicken+2 eggs+3 glasses of milk...and i have nice muscles.protein is good

and the person who said 5g protein is wrong..and protein helps ur hair stay strong..prevents hair loss

Answer 4

It depends on your body frame if you are big than you need more but if you are short than you need less, but I heard that you need at least 30g of protein a day.

Answer 5

it depends on what you're trying to do. expand your question