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Each day, kids need to eat about 0.5 grams of protein for every pound (0.5 kilograms) they weigh. That's a gram for every 2 pounds (1 kilogram) you weigh. Your protein needs will grow as you get bigger, but then they will level off when you reach adult size. Adults, for instance, need about 60 grams per day.
Teenage girls between the ages of 14 and 18 require 46 grams of protein daily, while same-age boys need 52 grams. Protein for Adults Adult women between the ages of 19 and 70+ require 46 grams of protein, the same amount needed during adolescence. Same-age adult men need 56 grams of protein, 4 grams more than they required during teenage years. Getting Enough Protein. To make sure you get the requisite grams of protein you need daily, calculate the amount found in specific servings of protein-rich foods. For example, a cup of milk contains 8 grams of protein, while a 3-oz. piece of meat contains around 21, says the CDC.