Daily protein needs Flashcards
1
Q
Elite male endurance athletes
A
1.6g/kg/day
2
Q
Moderate intensity endurance athletes (4-5x training sessions a week for 45-60 minutes)
A
1.2g/kg/day
3
Q
Recreational endurance athletes (4-5x training sessions a week for 30 minutes)
A
0.8-1.0g/kg/day
4
Q
Football/power sports
A
1.4-1.7g/kg/day
5
Q
Resistance athletes (early training)
A
1.5-1.7g/kg/day
6
Q
Resistance athletes (steady state)
A
1.0-1.2g/kg/day
7
Q
Female athletes
A
10% less
8
Q
Vegetarian athletes
A
10% more
9
Q
After exercise protein
A
0.3g/kg within 1-2 hours after exercise
