Are you and your children getting enough protein? Inadequate intake can lead to muscle wasting, poor immune function and delayed wound healing. High quality protein sources include milk, egg, meat, soy protein isolate, and refined wheat products. Proteins that are high are more digestible. Below is the nutritional needs for protein based on age. There is also a chart below listing the protein content in food products.
Nutritional Needs based on Age:
Infant to 6 months 2.2 g of protein/kg of body weight/day
6 months to 12 months 1.6 g of protein/kg of body weight/day
1-3 years old 1.1 g/kg/day (approximately 13 g)
4-13 year old .95 g/kg/day (approximately 19 g)
>13 protein needs are based on specific height/weight
Elderly adults 1.25 g protein/kg body weight/day
Pregnancy +25g protein/day (approximately 71g total)
Source: USDA
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