
22/07/2025
How much protein should I be consuming? 🤔
As we age, our bodies require more protein to maintain muscle mass, support metabolism, and promote overall health. The national guidelines recommend 0.6 grams per kilogram each day for women between the ages of 19 and 70. So, if you currently weigh 60 kilos, it would be 60 multiplied by point six, which equals 36 grams a day.
And whilst almost all Australians, including women, meet their nutritional needs for protein (according to the Australian Health Survey), once women reach 50 years of age, the food groups they require change to include more calcium rich foods, which can also be a source of protein.
If you’d like to learn more about how to consume more protein, and how food requirements change over time – reach out!
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