Protein

	AMINO ACIDS
	DAILY PROTEIN REQUIREMENT FORMULA
	MAJOR FUNCTIONS
	PROTEIN WITHOUT MEAT CHART

DAILY PROTEIN REQUIREMENT FORMULA

• Your weight in lbs.  _____
   
• Your weight in lbs. multiplied by 0.36 = _____ grams  of protein required per day.

(Approximately 12% to 20% of caloric intake as protein.)

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Builds and repairs body tissue
• Major component of enzymes, hormones and antibodies

Last Update: June 25, 2004