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Sedentary Adults Usually Need 0.8 Grams of Protein Per Kilogram
Most healthy adults who do not exercise regularly need about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day, Times Now News reports. That equals roughly 48 grams for a…
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Most healthy adults who do not exercise regularly need about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day, Times Now News reports. That equals roughly 48 grams for a 60-kg person and 56 grams for someone weighing 70 kg. Higher targets of 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram are mainly intended for athletes and people doing resistance training.
Protein supports tissue repair, hormones, immunity and muscle maintenance, but eating more does not build muscle without exercise. Extra protein may be used for energy or stored as fat when calorie intake is high. The report says older adults, people losing weight and those with certain medical conditions may need more. Lentils, beans, eggs, dairy, fish, soy, nuts and seeds offer protein with other nutrients.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that every adult needs bodybuilder-level protein is largely marketing, while the opposite idea that protein matters only at gyms is also wrong. A balanced diet can meet ordinary needs, and processed high-protein snacks may add salt, fat and calories. Personal needs change with age, weight loss and illness, so a blanket target is unhelpful. The useful test is simple: does the diet meet roughly 0.8 grams per kilogram without displacing fibre-rich foods?
Source: timesnownews.com
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