The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) says: .8 grams of protein for
every 1 kilogram body weight.
1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm154 lbs/2.2 = 70kg
70kg x 1.5 = 105 gm protein/day
Use a lower number if you are in good health and are sedentary. Use
a higher number (between 1 and 1.8) if you are under stress, are pregnant, are
recovering from an illness, or if you are involved in consistent and intense
weight or endurance training.
Example: 154 lb male who is a regular exerciser and lifts weights
Average Protein Intakes
|
|
Age
|
Height (inches)
|
Weight (pounds)
|
Protein g/day
|
|
Females
|
15-18
|
64
|
120
|
44
|
|
19-24
|
65
|
128
|
46
|
|
|
Males
|
15-18
|
69
|
145
|
59
|
|
19-24
|
70
|
160
|
58
|
