Discuss the protein recommendations for physically active individuals, including vegetarians
The recommended daily dietary intake of protein for sedentary individuals is 0.8 g/kg body weight. For power athletes, the recommendation is 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg of body weight and 1.2–1.4 g/kg of body weight for endurance athletes. High-quality proteins provide all the essential amino acids needed to support the body's needs, whereas low-quality proteins do not. Protein quality is influenced by the protein's digestibility and its amino acid composition. Vegetarians can receive all the amino acids they need over the course of a day if they eat a variety of grains, legumes, seed, nuts, and vegetables. A key point concerning the recommended daily dietary intake of protein is to encourage athletes and nonathletes alike to consume the appropriate amount of high-quality proteins without having to rely on supplemental sources or megadoses to enhance muscle development.
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