The Protein RDA

• The RDA for protein for adults is .8 grams per kg body weight

  • weight / 2.2 = kg
  • 150 / 2.2 = 68.2 kg
  • 68.2 kg X .8 grams protein = 55 grams
    

• The typical American consumes about 100 grams of protein daily

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