How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day?
The protein RDA is 0.8 g per kg of body weight, but active people and lifters often do better with 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg. Here is how to set and spread your intake.
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The protein RDA is 0.8 g per kg of body weight, but active people and lifters often do better with 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg. Here is how to set and spread your intake.
Estimate your maintenance calories with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and an activity factor, then fine-tune the number using two to three weeks of weigh-ins.