Table 1

Summary of recommendations from 8 review papers and book chapters on total grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day for athletes.

Author of Review
Recommended Protein Requirements

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

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