The RDA for protein is 0.8g/kg of body weight (if you are an endurance athlete use 1.3/kg and if you are a strength athlete use 1.6/kg).
2007-03-13 15:35:15 · 2 answers · asked by drop of dew 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Where do you fall within that range? The majority of Americans will be fine consuming the 0.8 g/kg of body weight. Take your weight in pounds, and divide it by 2.2. Multiply that number by the amount of grams of protein recommended for you.
2007-03-13 15:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by godre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is making it too complicated.
I am 6'2", 284 pounds, 54 years old, 14% bodyfat, XXL shirt, weightlifter for 21 years. My daily protein intake is a small can of white chicken breast in water. I drain the water, eat the chicken. Protein eaten does not magically change into human body protein. Your body takes molecules from everything you eat and converts them into sugar, some minerals, some vitamins, and discharges everything else.
Your body MAKES the protein it needs, you do not get it from food. But your body needs protein as part of daily digestion.
So much for creatine shakes!!!!
2007-03-13 22:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋