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Topic Of The Week
Dec-15-1997

Dr. Paul M. Kennedy, Ed.D. - BioDo active athletic people need more dietary protein?

The current RDA for protein is based on information gleaned from a relatively sedentary or inactive population. Individuals that are more active or are engaged in athletics may be underestimating their need for protein. According to the International Journal of Sports Nutrition, endurance athletes do need to consume somewhat higher levels of dietary protein and so called strength athletes may need slightly more than that.

Athletes, or even non-athletes, involved in endurance activities on a regular basis and individuals involved in regular strength training require approximately 3/4 of a gram of protein for each pound of body weight. Your need may vary based on your percent body fat but, for example, a 150 pound male training on a regular basis with high intensity will require just over 100 grams of protein a day. A sedentary person typically will require only about 60 to 70 grams of protein per day. But remember, substantially more than that is not always better. A large, well balanced diet is still the best way to stay strong and healthy.

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