Submitted by abercravest t3_102smbw in dataisbeautiful
sendappreciateit t1_j2vdh5n wrote
Reply to comment by onewobblywheel in What is the lowest-carbon protein? by abercravest
Yup. People always overestimate how much protein they actually need.
Objective_Mark4325 t1_j2vsybt wrote
Many get more protein than the RDA of 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight (0.36g per pound of bodyweight). But the RDA can be seen as a minimum.
For people who exercise and try to build/maintain larger muscle mass the need increases. Studies often place their needs around 1.6g per kilo bodyweight, but higher amounts could be marginally useful. Athletes have even higher needs, and can consume 2g-3.5g per kilo bodyweight.
Lets say the average US american consumes 100g of protein per day. One average, that may be unnecessary high, but it all depends on your weight and exercise. I think people overestimate how much they exercise :)
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