01/09/2026
New RFK Dietary Guide line explained:
Previous recommended dietary allowance called for 0.8 grams of protein per KG of body weight – so if you were 150 pounds, your grams of protein would be 54 grams. 1 kg = 0.45g. 0.45 x 150 = 67.5kg. 67.5 x 0.8 = 54g.
The new recommended dietary allowance calls for 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per KG of body weight – so if you were 150 pounds, your grams of protein would be 81 to 108 grams. 67.5 x 1.2 = 81g & 67.5 x 1.6 = 108g
Now as I have always explained to my clients, it is about “Balance” of nutrition in your day. So, if you’re a body builder your protein requirements will be higher and if you’re a sanitary person they will be lower.
My clients eat between 64 ounces and 160 ounces per day depending on their individual needs. If you eat too much protein for your body weight and muscle mass, you will cause a dehydration effect, burn glycogen in the muscle and store fat. You will also cause the brain to shrink as you age.
If you eat too little protein for your body weight, you will crave sugar.
This is why eating a balance of Complex carbohydrates, Protein and Fat is imperative for your wellness, muscle gain and fat loss needs.