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Summary of recommendations from 8 review papers and book chapters on total grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day for athletes. |
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| Author of Review |
Recommended Protein Requirements |
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| Batheja et al. [33] |
1.2–2.2 g |
| Kreider [32] |
1.3–1.8 g |
| Lemon[14] |
1.2–1.7 g |
| Lemon[23] |
1.6–1.8 g |
| Lemon[24] |
1.5–2.0 g |
| Wolf[18] |
May not be possible given the number of variables involved |
| Tipton et al.[1] |
May not be possible given the number of variables involved |
| Phillips[7] |
12–15% energy intake |
Wilson and Wilson Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2006 3:7 doi:10.1186/1550-2783-3-1-7 |
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