Subject:  Re: how much protein? / Sally |
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Date Posted: 20:45:25 09/06/04 Mon
In reply to:
Sally
's message, "Re: how much protein?" on 20:23:25 09/06/04 Mon
>>>Info I have says reccommended intake is 57g (for
>15-18
>>>yr olds), 45g (19+). I don't eat much protein-rich
>>>food, so I try to have a protein shake (powder and
>>>milk or water). You can also add whey powder to your
>>>food (available from health food stores).
>>
>>Althouth I know Chocolate is the expert in nutrition,
>>but here is some clarifying reading material for you
>>since she's a good 6-7 hours ahead of the board time
>>and is in bed now....protein and such IS NOT measured
>>in grams like vitamins...only sodium, potassium, fat
>>and cholesterol levels are. They calculate by total
>>calories consumed. Please read on...
>>
>>"Whatever the calorie level, DRVs for the
>>energy-producing nutrients are always calculated as
>>follows:
>>
>>fat based on 30 percent of calories
>>saturated fat based on 10 percent of calories
>>carbohydrate based on 60 percent of calories
>>protein based on 10 percent of calories. (The DRV for
>>protein applies only to adults and children over 4.
>>RDIs for protein for special groups have been
>>established.)
>>fiber based on 11.5 g of fiber per 1,000 calories.
>>Thus, someone who consumes 3,000 calories a day--a
>>teenage boy, for example--would have a recommended
>>intake for fat of 100 g or less per day. [0.30 times
>>3,000 = 900; 900 (calories) divided by 9 (calories per
>>g of fat) = 100 g]. See the Counting Calories chart
>>(34K PDF file) for an illustration of how to apply the
>>nutrition label information to your individual needs.
>>The DRVs for cholesterol, sodium and potassium, which
>>do not contribute calories, remain the same whatever
>>the calorie level."
>>
>>Read ALL info. on daily values, etc. from the FDA site
>>(especially for terms you didn't understand used in
>>the above paragraph):
>>
>>http://www.fda.gov/fdac/special/foodlabel/dvs.html
>>
>>Deb
>
>oops, sorry, I didn't mean to give you incorrect
>information. I got those figures from a calorie and
>fat counter book that also has lots of nutritional
>info. A bit scarey that it is wrong in that regard
>because I base my whole life around that book! Sorry
>again.
That's not a problem if something works for you however, the only person who can actually tell another person WHAT to eat and HOW MUCH to eat is a nutritionist or dietician who has SEEN the person and knows their BMI, their frame/build and medical history. That's all. The numbers you were reading are most likely guidelines and references but please be careful in taking what you hear and even read from one source as gospel. Everyone is different. Some ppl on here may not be able to eat what I eat every day and maintain a healthy BMI and slim figure. It works for ME...all I can do is offer healthy advise and other reference and reading materials. The more you know the better you'll get at knowing what's best for you.
Deb
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