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Table 1 Summary of recommendations from 8 review papers and book chapters on total grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day for athletes.

From: Contemporary Issues in Protein Requirements and Consumption for Resistance Trained Athletes

Author of Review

Recommended Protein Requirements

Batheja et al. [33]

1.2–2.2 g

Kreider [32]

1.3–1.8 g

Lemon[14]

1.2–1.7 g

Lemon[23]

1.6–1.8 g

Lemon[24]

1.5–2.0 g

Wolf[18]

May not be possible given the number of variables involved

Tipton et al.[1]

May not be possible given the number of variables involved

Phillips[7]

12–15% energy intake