what percent of protein should you eat a day
Foods high in protein also tend to be high in fat. Protein-rich foods should provide 10 to 35 percent of your total daily calories. Adequate protein intake is essential as proteins are the main substances the body uses to build and repair tissues such as muscles, blood, internal organs, hair, skin, nails and bones.
You need protein for your muscles, bones, and the rest of your body. Exactly how much you need changes with age: 1  Babies need about 10 grams a day. 2  School-age kids need 19-34 grams a day. 3  Teenage boys need up to 52 grams a day. 4  Teenage girls need 46 grams a day. 5  Adult men need about 56 grams a day.