Research
Macro partitioning
Athletes should consume 1.4-2.8 g/kg of body weight of protein daily, depending on their specific training goals and type of exercise.
Eat 1.4 to 2.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight every day. If you are strength training, aim for the higher end (up to 2.8 g/kg). If you are just maintaining muscle, 1.4-2.0 g/kg is sufficient.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Table 2 Recommendation of protein intake based on the healthy athlete in different types of exercise and goals... Preserving and building muscle mass: 1.4-2.0 g/kg... Strength exercise: 1.6-2.8 g/kg.
Why this rating
Based on narrative review citing consensus statements.
Source
Athletes’ nutritional demands: a narrative review of nutritional requirements
Adam Tawfiq Amawi et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2024
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