How do you calculate the RDA for protein?

Answer 1

.8 multiplied by your weight (in kilograms)

Example: 176 lbs. (80 kilograms) x .8g = 64 grams

The following below is according to Author Susan Kleiner,Ph.D, RD with Maggie Greenwood-Robinson author of "POWER EATING. Copyright 2007 (Page 207)

Calculate Your Protein Needs

Protein needs change with both energy intake and training goals. You can easily convert your weight from pounds to kilograms by dividing your weight by 2.2. Make sure to cover your protein needs during all four diet strategies. If you are a vegan, add 10 percent more protein to all of the plans.

Maintenance: 1.4 grams per kilogram of body weight a day.

Building: 2 grams per kilogram of body weight a day.

Losing fat: 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight a day.

Cutting: 2.3 grams per kilograms of body weight a day (2.2 for those eating mostly vegetarians).

Answer 2

About .75 grams of protein per pound of body weight is the highest level of protein shown to have benefit in those heavily exercising. More protein isn't going to be harmful, but those focused on consuming more protein than they need may end up consuming too many calories, leading to unwanted fat gain.

Answer 3

The recommended daily amount of protein depends on a few things such as age. Adult men should be consuming 56 g of protein per day, while adult women should consume 46 g a day, unless pregnant when 71 grams should be consumed daily.

Answer 4

Calculate the RDA for protein (based on body weight) for a 22-year-old female who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds.

Answer 5

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