{"id":1510,"date":"2024-09-14T05:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlesray-author.com\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2024-09-14T05:04:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:04:01","slug":"how-much-protein-do-you-need-each-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/charlesray-author.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/14\/how-much-protein-do-you-need-each-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How much protein do you need each day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Writers usually live a pretty sedentary life, which can be unhealthy if one doesn’t exercise regularly and eat right. One of the things that is, believe it or not, essential to good health is protein.\u00a0 Along with regular exercise, it’s a good idea to have a diet that has the required amount of protein. For advice on protein intake, check here<\/a>. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an online calculator<\/a> that allows you to determine the amount of protein you need based on a number of demographic factors. As you can see below, the calculations are quite detailed and are based on a number of demographic factors.<\/p>\n

Give it a try.<\/p>\n

My calculation for example is:<\/p>\n

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Your entered values:<\/caption>\n
Sex<\/th>\nMale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/th>\n79 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/th>\n5 ft. 11 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/th>\n197 lbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Activity level<\/th>\nLow Active<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Begin New Calculation<\/a><\/p>\n

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Your calculated results:<\/caption>\n
Body Mass Index (BMI)\u00a0More Information About Bmi<\/span><\/a><\/th>\n27.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated Daily Caloric Needs<\/th>\n2,558 kcal\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Daily Recommended Macronutrient Intake:<\/caption>\n
Macronutrient<\/th>\nRecommended Intake Per Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\n288 – 416 grams\u00a0More Information About Carbohydrate<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fiber<\/td>\n36 grams\u00a0More Information About Fiber<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\n71 grams\u00a0More Information About Protein<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n57 – 99 grams\u00a0More Information About Fat<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturated fatty acids<\/td>\nAs low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trans<\/em>\u00a0fatty acids<\/td>\nAs low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u03b1-Linolenic Acid<\/td>\n1.6 grams\u00a0More Information About Alpha_linolenic_acid<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linoleic Acid<\/td>\n14 grams\u00a0More Information About Linoleic_acid<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dietary Cholesterol<\/td>\nAs low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Water<\/td>\n3.7 liters (about 16 cups)\u00a0More Information About Water<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Daily Recommended Vitamin Intake:<\/caption>\n
Vitamin<\/th>\nRecommended Intake Per Day<\/th>\nTolerable UL Intake Per Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vitamin A<\/a><\/td>\n900 mcg<\/td>\n3,000 mcg\u00a0More Information About Vitamin_a<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin C<\/a><\/td>\n90 mg<\/td>\n2,000 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin D<\/a><\/td>\n20 mcg<\/td>\n100 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin B6<\/sub><\/a><\/td>\n1.7 mg<\/td>\n100 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin E<\/a><\/td>\n15 mg<\/td>\n1,000 mg\u00a0More Information About Vitamin_e<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin K<\/a><\/td>\n120 mcg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thiamin<\/a><\/td>\n1.2 mg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin B12<\/sub><\/a><\/td>\n2.4 mcg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riboflavin<\/a><\/td>\n1.3 mg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Folate<\/a><\/td>\n400 mcg<\/td>\n1,000 mcg\u00a0More Information About Folate<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Niacin<\/a><\/td>\n16 mg<\/td>\n35 mg\u00a0More Information About Niacin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Choline<\/a><\/td>\n0.55 g<\/td>\n3.5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pantothenic Acid<\/a><\/td>\n5 mg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biotin<\/a><\/td>\n30 mcg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carotenoids<\/a><\/td>\nNA<\/abbr>Not Available<\/span><\/td>\nND<\/abbr>\u00a0Not Determinable<\/span>More Information About Carotenoids<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Daily Recommended Essential Mineral Intake:<\/caption>\n
Mineral<\/th>\nRecommended Intake Per Day<\/th>\nTolerable UL Intake Per Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Calcium<\/a><\/td>\n1,200 mg<\/td>\n2,000 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chloride<\/a><\/td>\n1.8 g<\/td>\n3.6 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chromium<\/a><\/td>\n30 mcg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Copper<\/a><\/td>\n900 mcg<\/td>\n10,000 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fluoride<\/a><\/td>\n4 mg<\/td>\n10 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iodine<\/a><\/td>\n150 mcg<\/td>\n1,100 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron<\/a><\/td>\n8 mg<\/td>\n45 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnesium<\/a><\/td>\n420 mg<\/td>\n350 mg\u00a0More Information About Magnesium<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manganese<\/a><\/td>\n2.3 mg<\/td>\n11 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Molybdenum<\/a><\/td>\n45 mcg<\/td>\n2,000 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phosphorus<\/a><\/td>\n0.7 g<\/td>\n3 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potassium<\/a><\/td>\n3,400 mg<\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selenium<\/a><\/td>\n55 mcg<\/td>\n400 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium<\/a><\/td>\n1,500 mg<\/td>\n2,300 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zinc<\/a><\/td>\n11 mg<\/td>\n40 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Daily Recommended Non-Essential Mineral Intake:<\/caption>\n
Mineral<\/th>\nRecommended Intake Per Day<\/th>\nTolerable UL Intake Per Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Arsenic<\/td>\nNA<\/abbr>Not Available<\/span><\/td>\nND<\/abbr>\u00a0Not Determinable<\/span>More Information About Arsenic<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boron<\/td>\n0 mg<\/td>\n20 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nickel<\/td>\n0 mg<\/td>\n1 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silicon<\/td>\nNA<\/abbr>Not Available<\/span><\/td>\nND<\/abbr>\u00a0Not Determinable<\/span>More Information About Silicon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sulfate<\/td>\nNA<\/abbr>Not Available<\/span><\/td>\nND<\/abbr>Not Determinable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vanadium<\/td>\n0 mg<\/td>\n1.8 mg\u00a0More Information About Vanadium<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Writers usually live a pretty sedentary life, which can be unhealthy if one doesn’t exercise regularly and eat right. One of the things that is, believe it or not, essential to good health is protein.\u00a0 Along with regular exercise, it’s a good idea to have a diet that has the required amount of protein. For … <\/p>\n

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