Protein

xskinnycowx
xskinnycowx Posts: 10
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all,

My protein is set to 45g per day but I seem to be going over this allowance frequently by roughly 20-25g. Is this ok? What are the bad points for eating too much protein?

Thanks :)

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  • xskinnycowx
    xskinnycowx Posts: 10
    Great thanks!
  • mumtoonegirl
    mumtoonegirl Posts: 586 Member
    I strength train and I aim for over 100+ a day, I am ALWAYS over.
  • anunley1
    anunley1 Posts: 35 Member
    I just found this online... mine calculated to 70. :)


    How to Calculate Your Protein Needs:

    1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
    2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.


    Sources:

    American Heart Association. "High-Protein Diets." Accessed: Sept 22, 2009. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/High-Protein-Diets_UCM_305989_Article.jsp

    DietaryFiberFood.com. RDA: Protein Requirement for Humans. Accessed: Sept 22, 2009. http://www.dietaryfiberfood.com/protein-requirement.php.

    Lemon, P. Beyond the Zone: Protein Needs of Active Individuals. J Am Coll Nut, 2000; 19(90005): 513S-521S.

    Position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and athletic performance. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Mar;109(3):509-27.

    Tarnopolsky, MA; Atkinson, SA; MacDougall, JD; et al. Evaluation of protein requirements for trained strength athletes. J Appl Physiol. 1992 Nov;73(5):1986-95.

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