Dear Dietitian,
Can you tell me how much protein I need in a day? I’ve looked this up on the internet and get several different answers.
Need to know
Dear Need to know:
Our bodies need protein to heal wounds and maintain muscle. Foods high in protein include meat, fish, milk, eggs, nut butters (peanut or almond), and tofu. For a healthy person, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 – 1.0 gram/kilogram. For example, someone who weighs 150 pounds (68 kg), would need about 70 grams of protein each day. This may consist of 2 eggs for breakfast, a peanut butter sandwich (2 T. pb) at lunch, and 7 oz of fish at dinner.
Dear Dietitian