siliconindia | | APRIL 20219HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS REQUIRED IN THE DIET FOR DELHI WORKING PROFESSIONALSBy si TeamProteins are the building blocks of life. They are macronutrients credible for body development, along with many hormone releases and tis-sue formation. Protein is required for the body in every step of existence right from preadolescence to old age. Protein is prevalent throughout the body, be it skin, hair, nails and mus-cles. Protein comprises amino acids like histidine, lysine, leucine, trypto-phan, valine etc. Online doctor con-sultation can enhance the understand-ing concerning protein consumption and clear misconceptions if any.In short, the protein is a link of amino acids bound to each other by peptide bonds. It is present in a di-versity of foods, and it is categorised into two types- plant-based protein and animal-based protein. The plant-based protein includes almonds, len-tils, spinach, peanuts, quinoa, tofu etc., while the animal-based protein includes eggs, dairy, meat, chicken, fish etc. Animal food is generally high in protein.The protein we obtain from the diet will get broken down and organ-ised into a new protein in our bodies. These proteins are responsible for numerous processes from combating against the infection to assisting the cells in dividing.According to the World Health Organization, the regular amount of protein needed for an individual to sustain a healthy life is 0.80 g/kg per body weight. The quantity of protein will gradually increase with age.BELOW IS A LIST OF SUG-GESTIONS FOR PROTEIN IN-TAKE· Sedentary individuals: 0.8g/kg· Pregnant women: 1.1g/kg· Lactating women: 1.3g/kg· Endurance athletes: 1.2­1.4g/kg· High-intensity interval training/Stop-and-go sports: 1.4­1.7g/kg· Strength athletes (to gain muscle mass): 1.6­1.7g/kg· Strength training (to maintain): 1.2­1.4 g/kg· Weight loss, calorie-restricted diets: 1.4­1.5g/kgIn focus
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