SAVE slides 2 & 3 for later! Open to see how much you need 👇🏼 Swipe for tips & best food sources 👉🏼 The recommended daily intake of protein to prevent deficiency is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight for a sedentary adult. (approx 0.4 grams per pound of body weight). This is the BARE MINIMUM to meet nutrition needs. Most people need more than that to optimally function. Those in intense training (weight lifting, marathon training) might require 1.2–1.7 grams per kg of bodyweight. ...