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Protein Target Calculator

Protein helps protect muscle while you lose weight on a GLP-1. Enter your weight for a suggested daily range.

Enter your weight to see a suggested daily protein range.

How this works

The general adult reference intake is about 0.8 g of protein per kg of body weight. During weight loss, higher intakes of roughly 1.2–1.6 g/kg/day are associated with better preservation of lean muscle, so this calculator uses that range. It's a general estimate — your dietitian can set a target that fits your health and goals. If you have kidney disease, do not increase protein without medical advice.

References

  1. National Academies — Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein (0.8 g/kg/day), NCBI Bookshelf
  2. Effects of dietary protein intake on body composition changes after weight loss: systematic review and meta-analysis (PMC)
  3. PROT-AGE Study Group — Evidence-based recommendations for optimal dietary protein intake in older people (JAMDA, 2013)