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Dietary Reference Intake

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The Dietary Reference Intake states that the recommended amount of protein per day is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, 0.36 grams per pound. For the average men, this is usually around 56 grams per day. For woman, it is typically 46 grams per day. This number is more for sedentary people and can drastically differ for someone depending on activity levels, age, muscle mass, and current state of health. Receiving the recommended amount of protein can have a lot of benefits. Protein is used to restore damage tissue and is important for healthy growth in infants. Proteins produce enzymes, hormones, and are the main components in bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, hair, and nails. On the flip side, having an excess amount of protein can
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