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How much protein per day

Protein needs range from 0.8 g per kg of body weight for a sedentary adult up to 2.0 g per kg for people lifting weights or in a calorie deficit. A moderately active 70 kg person lands between 84 and 112 g per day, split across three meals of 25-35 g.

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Protein per day

84 g

Grams per kg of body weight
1.2
Per meal
28 g
Calories from protein
336 kcal
Equivalent in chicken breast
365 g

Formula and source

Grams per day = body weight in kg times the activity coefficient (0.8 sedentary, 1.2 moderate, 1.6 intense) plus a goal allowance (0.3 for fat loss, 0.4 for muscle gain).

Source: Italian LARN reference intake levels and the International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand on protein.

Frequently asked questions

Is high protein bad for the kidneys?

In people with healthy kidneys no damage is shown at the intakes listed here. Anyone with known kidney disease should follow their doctor's guidance instead.

Does the daily split matter?

Yes: 25-35 g per meal stimulates protein synthesis better than one large serving, especially after the age of fifty.

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