How much protein does your body need?

0.7-8 gms of protein per kilogram of body weight

Protein serves immensely as development and growth of our body.

Our body requires a daily minimum amount of protein every day to function well and keep the muscles stronger.

In general, protein needs are dictated by age, activity level and size of the body.

We need protein for our muscles, bones, to recover wear and tear of muscle and the rest of our body. And lack of protein through daily diet affects our health and body composition.

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Muscles, tendons, organs and skin, enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and various molecules that aid many vital functions in our body are build up by proteins mainly.

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Daily Protein Requirements vary on the following factors

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AGE

A growing child’s protein needs are different from that of an 80 year old male.

Gender

Males generally require more protein than women. However, breastfeeding mothers require a higher protein intake as well.

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Weight

A person who weighs 100kg needs more protein than someone weighing 60kg. Studies show that weight now has more bearing on protein requirements than age.

Muscular Exertion

Labour intensive jobs require more protein intake than someone who works at a desk throughout the day.

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Muscle Mass

A physical trainer requires more protein than a marathon runner.

Health

A person recovering from illness needs more protein than someone who is healthy.

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Daily Protein Requirement

  • CATEGORIES
  • AGE
  • BODY WEIGHT
  • Energy
    Requirement
  • protein
AGE BODY
WEIGHT		 Energy
Requirement		 protein
0-6 months 5.4kg 92kg
(kcal/day)		 1.16
gms/kg/day
6-12 months 8.4kg 98kg
(kcal/day)		 1.69
gms/kg/day
AGE BODY
WEIGHT		 Energy
Requirement		 protein
Average Man 60kg 2730
(kcal/day)		 60
gms/kg/day
1-3 years 12.9Kg 1060
(kcal/day)		 16.7
gms/kg/day
4-6 years 18Kg 1350
(kcal/day)		 20.1
gms/kg/day
7-9 years 25.1Kg 1690
(kcal/day)		 29.5
gms/kg/day
10-12 years 34.3Kg 2190
(kcal/day)		 39.9
gms/kg/day
13-15 years 47.6Kg 2750
(kcal/day)		 54.3
gms/kg/day
16-17 years 55.4Kg 3020
(kcal/day)		 61.5
gms/kg/day
AGE BODY
WEIGHT		 Energy
Requirement		 protein
10-12 years 35kg 2010
(kcal/day)		 40.4
gms/kg/day
13-15 years 46.6kg 2330
(kcal/day)		 51.9
gms/kg/day
16-17 years 52.1kg 2440
(kcal/day)		 55.5
gms/kg/day
Average Woman 55kg 2230
(kcal/day)		 55
gms/kg/day
AGE BODY
WEIGHT		 Energy
Requirement		 protein
Pregnant
Women		 55kg 2850
(kcal/day)		 82.2
gms/kg/day
Lact. (0-6 months) 55kg 3450
(kcal/day)		 77.9
gms/kg/day
Lact. (6-12 months) 55kg 3370
(kcal/day)		 70.2
gms/kg/day

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