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Story at-a-glance 1  +. Most Americans consume three to five times more protein than they need, along with excessive starchy carbs and not enough healthy fats. 2  A more ideal protein intake is likely around one-half gram of protein per pound of lean body mass, which for most is 40 to 70 grams a day. 3  Examples are given.
How much protein you need, however, depends on your body, your lifestyle and your goals. The dietary reference intake for protein is .8 grams per kilogram of body weight, or 8 grams of protein for every 20 pounds. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend protein make up 10 to 35 percent of the daily calorie intake.