Protein Requirements

BMI Category Activity Level Exercise Protein Requirements per kilo of Body Mass

Morbidly Obese Sedentary Mostly Inactive 0.6 grams

Obese Light Walking 0.7 grams

Overweight Moderate 30 minutes per day, 5 times per week 0.8 grams

Normal Active One hour per week, 5 days per week 1.0 grams

To determine your protein needs, check out our handy BMI Calculator created by PFAMOS member, Bruce Underwood.