Research
Macro partitioning
Obese individuals should consume at least 1 g/kg ideal body weight of protein per day to support muscle mass, with higher amounts recommended for high-risk groups.
Eat at least 1 gram of protein per kilogram of your ideal body weight every day. If you are older, sick, or losing weight rapidly, you may need even more. Combine this with exercise for best results.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
It therefore seems that routinely recommending and ensuring adequate protein intake of 1 g/kg ideal body weight per day as recommended intake in healthy non-geriatric populations is reasonable and safe, with higher amounts for high-risk patient groups in the absence of contraindications (see paragraph below).
Why this rating
Based on guidelines and expert groups cited.
Source
Sarcopenic Obesity: Time to Meet the Challenge
Rocco Barazzoni et al. · Obesity Facts · 2018
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