For most healthy adults, the usual guideline is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day as a baseline.

General daily protein per kg

  • Sedentary adults : about 0.8 g/kg/day (minimum to maintain basic functions).
  • Moderately active : often 1.0–1.3 g/kg/day.
  • Highly active / strength‑training : commonly 1.2–2.0 g/kg/day , depending on intensity and goals.

Example targets by weight

Body weight (kg)| Sedentary (0.8 g/kg)| Active (1.6 g/kg)| Very active / muscle‑focused (2.0 g/kg)
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60 kg| 48 g/day| 96 g/day| 120 g/day
70 kg| 56 g/day| 112 g/day| 140 g/day
80 kg| 64 g/day| 128 g/day| 160 g/day

These ranges are widely cited in recent nutrition‑ and sports‑science sources, but individual needs can shift with age, health status, and goals.

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