How much protein should a 20 year old male?

According to the Dietary Reference Intake report for macronutrients, a sedentary adult should consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. That means that the average sedentary man should eat about 56 grams of protein per day, and the average woman should eat about 46 grams.

What is the RDA for protein for adults 19 and over?

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.80 g/kg/day for adults age 19-50 and is the average level needed to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy people.

Is 65g of protein enough?

General recommendations are to consume 15-25 grams of protein at meals and in the early recovery phase (anabolic window) — 45 minutes to one hour after a workout. Studies show higher intakes (more than 40 grams) are no more beneficial than the recommended 15-25 grams at one time.

How much protein should an 18 year old male eat?

In general, this breaks down to most teenage boys needing about 52 grams of protein per day, while teenage girls need about 46 grams per day. However, if teens are small or large for their age, or very active, their needs are different.

What is the Amdr for protein in adults 18 years of age?

The AMDR for protein is 10 to 35 percent of energy for adults and 5 to 20 percent and 10 to 30 percent for children 1 to 3 years of age and 4 to 18 years of age, respectively.

Can you eat too much protein?

A: Like other food sources, too much of a good thing is not good at all. High protein intake also means ingesting excess calories and placing strain on your kidneys. Eating too much protein in one sitting over and over again can stress your kidneys which could lead to dehydration.

Is 120g of protein too much?

If you’re looking to lose weight: It translates to roughly 0.8 to 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight — or 120 to 135 grams of protein per day.

Is 160 g of protein too much?

For clients who are moderately to extremely active, 2 to 3 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight is a good general guideline. This means that for an athlete who weighs 175 pounds (this is about 80 kilograms), protein in the range of 160 to 240 grams per day is reasonable, much more than the FDA recommendation.