Question:
Someone posted a way to calculate how much protein you're supposed to have using your

body weight as part of the equation. Would you please post that calcutaion again????    — Michelle H. (posted on August 2, 2002)

August 2, 2002
Hi Michelle, I found this info on the net (not from a doctor) so there's my disclaimer: Current RDA for a sedentary adult = 0.4 grams per pound of body weight Adult recreational exerciser = 0.5-0.75 grams per pound of body weight Adult competitive athlete = 0.6-0.9 grams per pound of body weight Growing teenage athlete = 0.8-0.9 grams per pound of body weight Adult building muscle mass = 0.7-0.9 grams per pound of body weight Athlete restricting calorie intake (proteins being used for fuel increases requirements) = 0.8-0.9 grams per pound of body weight Maximum protein for adults = 0.9 grams per pound of body weight Does this look like what you remember?
   — Robin W.

August 3, 2002
Hi. I don't want to add to any confusion, but isn't the amount of protein per pound of body weight meant to mean per pound of LEAN BODY MASS....ie muscle mass? I could be wrong, but that's what I heard somewhere. I know for me, that would make a big difference! (lets see.....50 lbs lean mass....a bizillion pounds fat mass.....hmmmm....lol) Just thought I'd ask. :-)
   — Katie E.