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RDA: Protein Requirement for Humans
Protein is indispensable requirement for the growth and maintenance of any living creature. Every cell in our bodyneeds protein to carry out all metabolisms that sustain us. The amount of protein required for normal healthhowever is variable depending on many factors, namely, body weight, age, physical activity, health condition,environment etc. Generally, protein intake should be in equilibrium with protein loss. Protein is lost in urine,feces, blood, sweat, skin, nails, hair etc. When protein intake is less than protein lost, it is called negative proteinbalance, whereas when it is the reverse it is called positive protein balance. Ideally, for normal adults a neutralprotein balance should be attained.Growing kids and pregnant and lactating women, however, require more protein per unit weight than adults innormal condition and therefore should be in positive protein balance. Growing kids and pregnant women aregaining muscle, bones, flesh and blood, and since for every cell in these body parts protein is a requirement, therequired daily protein allowance is higher. Other conditions in which positive protein balance is a requirementinclude recovery stage after illness and when there is increased secretion of insulin, growth hormone, andtestosterone.As a general guide, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA), in the USA, for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogramof body weight of adults.Table: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): daily recommended intakes of protein for individuals.
(Source: Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine)
Age, gender, life stage group Protein (grams/day)Infants
0–6 mo 9.17–12 mo 13.5
Children
1–3 years 134–8 years19
Males
9–13 years3414–18 years 5219–30 years 5631–50 years5651–70years56> 70 years56
Females
9–13 years3414–18 years 4619–30 years4631–50 years4651–70years 46> 70 years 46
Pregnancy
14–18 years 7119–30 years 7131–50 years 71
Lactation
14–18 years7119–30 years 7131–50 years 71Note: Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs) have been developed, since 1996 by the Food and Nutrition Board,
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