For healthy adults how much protein is required ?

 

Question: For healthy adults how much protein is required ?

Ans :  0.83 g per kg body weight per day

It is highlighted the role of protein in tissue repair, immunity, muscle maintenance and the production of enzymes and hormones.

Referring to the ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians, it is noted that the safe protein allowance for healthy adults is 0.83 g per kg body weight per day when the diet contains high-quality protein, and 1.0 g per kg per day for predominantly cereal-based diets with lower protein quality.

it is  also noted that protein requirements vary with age, body size, physiological state, physical activity and health status.

Emphasising dietary diversity, it is  encouraged for inclusion of pulses, dairy, soy, nuts and seeds along with cereals. 

It is  cited traditional food combinations such as dal-rice, roti-chana, idli-sambar, dosa-sambar and khichdi as practical examples of complementary protein sources. It is  also highlighted affordable protein-containing foods such as sattu, dal, roasted chana, peanuts and soy.

It is  noted that protein intake should be distributed across meals rather than concentrated in a single meal.