HPE-2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Nutrient, Antibody, Neural Tube Defect
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The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for protein is 10-35 percent of energy for adults. Proteins serve as the essential building blocks of the body and are needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues, i. e. , muscles, blood, bones, internal organs, skin, hair, and nails. Proteins also help maintain the normal balance of body fluids and are needed to make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that fight infection. The suggested rda of protein for adults is 46 g/day for women and 56 g/day for men (intake should not exceed 1. 6 g/kg/day (1 kg = 2. 2 lbs)): a few exceptions to this rule should be noted: Overweight individuals need slightly less than the calculated. Women who are pregnant or lactating need slightly more than the calculated norm. It is inadvisable to consume more protein than the daily recommended dosage, particularly in the form of protein supplements.