Amount of protein for women?

maureenofoh
on 11/29/07 11:04 am
For an active women post-op, what do you see as the typical range of recommended protein required post-op?  If I am doing cardio 3-4 days of week for 45-60 minutes and strength training for 2 hours a week with a trainer, what would be a reasonable protein intake?
JeanneB_RD
on 11/29/07 11:49 am
The recommendation is 1.0-1.2gm/kg of body weight. Your exercise regimen sounds intense so I would definitely aim for the higher end of 1.2. Take your body weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2. This will get you to kg. Be sure to include animal sources of protein so you will get complete amino acids (building blocks of protein). Good luck! 
Jeanne Barnett, RD
Registered Dietitian, Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
eNutritionCare.com
http://www.enutritioncare.com
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general nutrition advice. Please consult your Registered Dietitian about your specific problem!
maureenofoh
on 11/30/07 9:44 am
Thanks.  That is the same advice that my trainer gave me, but he is not well-versed in RNY patients.  My nut told me 60 and no more is needed - no matter what the exercise level.  At my next meeting with her I will ask why no more is needed.  From what I have read that sounded low to me.   I wonder if they are worried about calories.
JeanneB_RD
on 12/3/07 6:51 am
That sounds low to me as well. Please check w/ your nut. and let me know. I'm curious to see her reasoning! 
Jeanne Barnett, RD
Registered Dietitian, Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
eNutritionCare.com
http://www.enutritioncare.com
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general nutrition advice. Please consult your Registered Dietitian about your specific problem!
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