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Fueling Guide: Protein Intake

MARCH 12, 2024

The John Jay Soccer Fueling Guide: Protein Intake provides information on protein intake for soccer players. It suggests a minimum of 50 grams of protein per day for a 2,000-calorie diet, but the optimal amount varies. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. To calculate this, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to convert it to kilograms, then multiply by 0.8. For example, someone weighing 139 pounds should aim for about 51 grams of protein per day. Protein should ideally make up 10 - 30% of total caloric intake, with a minimum of 1.0 gram per kilogram for optimal body function. This is particularly important for athletes.

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