All articles tagged with #protein needs
A new review suggests that endurance athletes may require more protein than current guidelines recommend, potentially up to 1.8 g/kg of body weight daily, to support muscle repair, energy production, and recovery, especially on rest days, challenging the traditional focus on carbohydrates for performance.
This quiz tests your knowledge on protein, including how much protein is needed daily, the best food sources, and who is least likely to get enough protein. It also covers the percentage of protein consumed from animal-based foods, the ability to meet protein needs with plant-based foods alone, the effectiveness of protein powder supplements, and examples of meals that contain at least 20 grams of protein.