84–112
g/day
1.2–1.6 g/kg · active weight loss
Educational target range
Formula
protein = weight × 1.2–1.6 g/kg
Body weight
84–112 g/day at 1.2–1.6 g/kg for 70 kg. Common guidance for adults losing weight when appropriate — not a prescription. CKD or reduced kidney function: do not use internet protein targets; ask your clinician.
Roughly 3–4 tolerable ~25 g complete-protein servings across the day.
Educational only — not medical advice. Disclaimer.
How to use this
- Body weight — current weight, not a goal weight. Switch kg / lb above the field.
- Range — 1.2–1.6 g/kg/day for many adults actively losing weight when appropriate.
- CKD / kidney disease — do not copy this target; individualize with a clinician or dietitian.
Evidence context
During weight loss, adequate protein and resistance training are the usual foundation for preserving function and lean mass. GLP-1 therapy can make hitting that target harder because appetite and gastric emptying change — which is why a low-volume complete protein serving often matters more than a perfect sports-nutrition split.