How Much Protein Do I Need

Here are the amounts of protein the average person needs each day, based on gender and age, according to 

Women

• 11 to 14 years – 41.2 grams
• 15 to 18 years – 45.4 grams
• 19 to 49 years – 45.0 grams
• 50 years and up – 46.5 grams
• Pregnant women – 51.0 grams
• Breastfeeding women – 53.0 to 56.0 grams

Men

• 11 to 14 years – 42.1 grams
• 15 to 18 years – 55.2 grams
• 19 to 49 years – 55.5 grams
• 50 years and up – 53.3 grams

How Much Protein Do Children Need

No child is going to ask you, how much protein do I need? However, as parents, it is necessary to make sure children are getting their required daily intakes of all nutrients, including protein. Here are the recommended daily allowances for children, both male and female.

• 0 to 3 months – 12.5 grams
• 4 to 6 months – 12.7 grams
• 7 to 9 months – 13.7 grams
• 10 to 12 months – 14.9 grams
• 1 to 3 years – 14.5 grams
• 4 to 6 years – 19.7 grams
• 7 to 10 years – 28.3 grams