A growing child’s protein needs are different from that of an 80 year old male.
Daily Requirement
Get your fix of protein
Protein is a vital cog in the development and growth of the human body. Every person has different opinions on the amount of protein they need. In general, protein needs are dictated by age, activity level and size.
Depending on your lifestyle, eating habits and more your ideal daily protein intake differs. Also, additional periods of growth such as pregnancy, infancy, childhood require extra proteins to suffice growth and repair needs.
Daily Protein Requirements vary on the following factors:
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Age
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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.
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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
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Health
A person recovering from illness needs more protein than someone who is healthy
Daily Protein Requirement for:
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Infant
(Age 0-6 months)
1.16/gms/kg/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 5.4 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 92/kg
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Infant
(Age 6-12 months)
1.69/gms/kg/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 8.4 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 98/kg
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Children
(Age 1-3 years)
16.7gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 12.9 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 1060
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Children
(Age 4-6 years)
20.1 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 18 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 1350
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Children
(Age 7-9 years)
29.5 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 25.1 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 1690
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Boys
(Age 10-12 years)
39.9 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 34.3 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2190
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Boys
(Age 13-15 years)
54.3 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 47.6 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2750
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Boys
(Age 16-17 years)
61.5 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 55.4 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 3020
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Average Man
60 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 60 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2730
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Girls
(Age 10-12 years)
40.4 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 35 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2010
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Girls
(Age 13-15 years)
51.9 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 46.6 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2330
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Girls
(Age 16-17 years)
55.5 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 52.1 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2440
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Average Woman
55 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 55 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2230
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Pregnant Women
82.2 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Body Weight- 55 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 2850
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Woman
77.9 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Lact. (0-6 months)
Body Weight- 55 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 3450
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Woman
70.2 gm/day
Protein Requirement
Lact. (6-12 months)
Body Weight- 55 Kg
Energy Requirement- (Kcal/day) 3370