Regarding Protein Levels The Body Needs Based On Age And Sex
Hello. sorry I had time to read articles about protein needed by women and men aged 19-50 years. There it was stated that women aged 19-50 years must get 45 grams of protein and when he was 51 years old he had to get 46.5 grams of protein. Why do older women have to get a little more protein? Whereas protein for men who are 51 and above should have a slightly reduced protein intake from 55 grams to 53.3 grams? Thank you
Originally posted 2020-04-14 20:27:30.
1 Answer:
Hello Larras, thank you for asking at HealthReplies.com.
Protein is one of the important nutritional components in the body that has various functions. Protein can come from animals and plants. Protein is important in the process of growth and development, as a source of energy, repair damaged tissue, and so on.
The daily requirement for protein is simply 0.8g / kgBB. But with increasing age, especially old age, the need for protein increases because in the elderly it tends to eat less and the absorption of amino acids is also less responsive, but the need must still be fulfilled to carry out its functions. In old age the requirement will be 1.0-1.5g / kgBB.
Protein requirements also experience adjustments to certain medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure, heart failure, and so on. Needs will certainly differ from one state to another. In this case you can consult a nutrition specialist for more detailed arrangements.
Articles on protein sources and protein function will provide additional information for you.
That's all, hope it helps.
