How much protein do we need ?

Craig · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

How much protein do most people need a day, someone who isnt a hard
core athlete,

I recently read an article in the Sunday paper that said we need
about 1 gram of protein for 1 lb of body weight, that seems like a lot
of protein per day.

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Laurie · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 6

Craig wrote:

> I recently read an article in the Sunday paper that said we need
> about 1 gram of protein for 1 lb of body weight, that seems like a lot
> of protein per day.

http://ecologos.org/pp.htm
http://ecologos.org/pp.htm

Laurie

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Scientifically-credible info on human diet:
http://ecologos.org/ttdd.html

Picasso · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 8

On Nov 8, 11:55 pm, Laurie wrote:
> Craig wrote:
> > I recently read an article in the Sunday paper that said we need
> > about 1 gram of protein for 1 lb of body weight, that seems like a lot
> > of protein per day.
>
> http://ecologos.org/pp.htmhttp://ecologos.org/pp.htm
>
> Laurie
>
> --
> Scientifically-credible info on human diet:
> http://ecologos.org/ttdd.html
>

Credible? That site has nothing but vegetarian feel-good statements.
Very irresponsible of you to call it credible.

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