• General Population: 0.36 grams per pound of body weight (0.8 grams per kilogram).
• Active Individuals/Athletes: 0.5 to 0.8 grams per pound of body weight (1.2 to 1.7 grams per kilogram).
For example, a 150-pound person would need about 54 grams (general) to 120 grams (active) of protein per day.