Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 18 : Proteins

Protein Requirements

The daily protein requirements of Indians of various age groups as recommended by the Nutrition Expert Group ICMR are as follows:

Table: RDA for proteins for different age groups

Group	Particulars	Protein (gm)
Infants Children	0 to 6 months 7 to 12 months 1 to 12 Years	2.0 g/kg 1.7 g/kg 22-42 g
Adolescents	Boys (13 to 18 Years) Girls (13 to 18 Years)	51-53 g 43-44 g
Adult Man	Normal	55 g
Woman	Normal Pregnant Woman Lactating Woman	45 g 59 g 70 g