Protein
Protein targets, prescriptions and the evidence behind them — from g/kg by population to grams versus percent of calories.
Protein Requirements by Population (g/kg)
Evidence-based g/kg protein targets by population: RDA vs IAAO, muscle gain, older adults, pregnancy and GLP-1 weight loss, with sources.
Read article →Protein: g/kg vs % of Calories
Why clinicians prescribe protein in g/kg, not % of calories. The AMDR 10-35% is a planning guardrail, not a target - how to use it.
Read article →Prescribe it in NutraPlanner
Turn these targets into client-ready meal plans — g/kg protein, energy equations and macro allocation are built into the platform.
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