Do you really need .8 grams of protein? Your Guide to Optimal Intake
                                
                                
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                                The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for a sedentary adult is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, a number often misunderstood as the ideal amount. Do you really need .8 grams of protein, or does your lifestyle demand more to achieve your health and fitness goals? The answer is more nuanced than you might think.