how much protein should we be getting?

The first thing to cover in talking about individual diets and nutrition is that everyone's needs are different and depend on a variety of factors, like exercise habits, age, metabolism, pre-existing health conditions, etc. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein, established by the Institute of Medicine, is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for adults. This recommendation is based on the average minimum amount of protein needed to prevent deficiency and maintain basic bodily functions.

Again, this is a minimum recommendation to properly function; athletes, or young adults with a healthy level of exercise and activity require more. Some research suggests this number should increase to 1.2-2.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to help support athletic activity and recovery, particularly when it comes to generating lean muscle.

This recommendation equates to roughly 1g per pound of bodyweight -- or 140g per day for a 140-pound person. To help gauge how much this is, think of it this way: there are 6g of protein on average in 1 large egg.

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