[header] How to tailor food choices for women's health [title] Choose lean sources of protein. [step] Women need to ensure they're consuming an adequate amount of protein each day. Although women do not need as much protein as men, it's still an essential nutrient in your diet. 
[substeps] Women typically need about 40-60 grams of protein daily. You want to aim for about 0.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight.