How much protein per day?

Question

Some people say 1 gram per pound of body weight, others say that would cause kidney problems and it should be like 50-60g per day.

I'm 16, 5'9, 140, do cardio/basketball, but don't lift. I've been eating like 100-120g/day for a while, is it gonna hurt me later if I keep it up?

Answer 1

It isn't too much protein that causes kidney problems, it's too little carbs.

If you don't lift you don't need "excessive" ammounts. But you are doing athletics, and you don't weigh much, so I would say where you are is just fine. A gram a pound for someone who doesn't lift is considered very good.

Answer 2

Your fine.  My friend says so.

Answer 3

Find the right amount of protein recommended for your diet, using

this protein calculator, based on your age, height, gender and frame

size:

http://www.healthcalculators.org/calcula...

  This test is based on information available through the American Dietetics Association.

Answer 4

There is no proper scientific evidence that backs up that theory.

1g per pound of body is absolutely fine. You only need to boost it up if you are lifting and either building muscle or cutting body fat.

Do not worry at all.