calculate_protein_intake: Calculate protein intake

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Description

Calculate the protein intake for you weight across a range from the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) to 2 times the RDA.

Usage

calculate_protein_intake(weight)

Arguments

weight

weight in kg.

Details

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22150425/ Protein intake 1.3-1.8 g per kg body weight per day for athletes When cutting (caloric deficit) 1.8-2.0 for athletes.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4018950/ You should distribute the protein intake evenly over your meals RDA = 0.8 g per kg body weight per day

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5828430/ 1.6 g p kg for maximizing anabolism. across 4 meals ado

Value

Dataframe of protein intake across a range

Examples

calculate_protein_intake(80)

MarijnJABoer/befitteR documentation built on April 24, 2020, 5:43 a.m.