Protein reference intakes
For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
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- Reference protein amount
- 64.7 g/day
- Coefficient from the selected source
- 0.83 g/kg
For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
These population references are not an individual optimal dose. This form cannot prescribe nutrition for kidney disease, pregnancy, illness, malnutrition or substantial excess weight. Those situations require an individual choice of reference weight and intake.
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For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
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For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
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These population references are not an individual optimal dose. This form cannot prescribe nutrition for kidney disease, pregnancy, illness, malnutrition or substantial excess weight. Those situations require an individual choice of reference weight and intake.
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This calculation is for reference only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, take medication or have any doubts, discuss the result with a physician or a qualified nutrition professional.
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For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
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For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
Consider the limitations
These population references are not an individual optimal dose. This form cannot prescribe nutrition for kidney disease, pregnancy, illness, malnutrition or substantial excess weight. Those situations require an individual choice of reference weight and intake.
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For healthy adults, the EFSA PRI is 0.83 g/kg/day. ISSN gives 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for healthy exercising adults; ESPEN suggests 1.0–1.2 for healthy older adults. Amounts use the actual body weight entered. A reference range is not a safety upper limit.
Is this an individual prescription?
These population references are not an individual optimal dose. This form cannot prescribe nutrition for kidney disease, pregnancy, illness, malnutrition or substantial excess weight. Those situations require an individual choice of reference weight and intake.
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