Are protein intake recommendations keeping pace?
Protein Requirements for the Physically Active It is widely recognized that athletes involved in intense physical training have increased protein requirements. The new US government guidelines for preventing adult weight gain emphasize getting at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week. For those who have lost weight and are working to maintain it, the recommendation increases to 60-90 minutes most days of the week. For most Americans, this represents a substantial increase in physical activity. Because exercise increases protein requirements (to support amplified enzyme activity and accelerated tissue growth and repair), many researchers question whether the current recommendation of 0.8 grams of protein per kg body weight per day for adults is adequate for individuals engaged in regular physical activity. In general, the protein requirement for physically active individuals is not greatly increased above that of the general population. Howe
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