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Protein is a very important nutrient for our body. It not only helps in building muscles and repairing tissues, but is also necessary for the proper functioning of hormones, enzymes and immune system. This is the reason why people of every age should take the right amount of protein as per their needs.
According to health experts, if the amount of protein is taken more than required, it can increase kidney problems, while taking less protein can cause weakness and fatigue. In such a situation, let us tell you today how much protein is necessary to be taken in a day and what ICMR says about it.
How much protein is required in a day?
According to the ICMR-NIN 2020 report, a young person should take 0.83 grams of protein per kilogram of his body weight daily. That means, if a person weighs 80 kg then he should take about 66 grams of protein daily. Apart from this, people who do regular exercise or gym, depending on their physical activity and intensity, need 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kg body weight. This means that a person weighing 80 kg needs 96 grams to 160 grams of protein.
What does ICMR say?
ICMR has fixed the daily amount of protein for different categories of people.
-For young men- For men with moderate activity, it is necessary to take 54 grams of protein per day.
-For young women- For young women with moderate activity, it is necessary to take 45.7 grams of protein per day.
– Pregnant women- According to ICMR, pregnant women are required to take 9.5 grams extra protein daily in the fourth to sixth months and 22 grams extra protein daily in the seventh to ninth months.
-Breastfeeding women- Breastfeeding women need 16.9 grams of extra protein in the first 6 months and 13.2 grams of extra protein for 6 to 12 months after delivery.
Experts’ opinion
Regarding how much protein is necessary to be taken daily, experts say that on an average a person should take 15 to 25 grams of protein in every meal so that the daily requirement can be met. At the same time, after the age of 30 or 35 years, muscle loss i.e. sarcopenia starts in the body. In such a situation, if a little more protein is taken at this age and physical activity is increased, then this process can be slowed down.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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