Tag: Older adults protein

According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), a sedentary adult requires a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight to prevent deficiency. This baseline recommendation is what is known as the 0.8 protein rule, but for many individuals, this amount is far from optimal and may be a significant underestimation of their true needs.

According to a national survey, approximately 85% of Americans already meet or exceed the recommended daily allowance for protein. This statistic directly challenges the common assumption that most people in the US have a hard time meeting their protein intake requirements.