Protein during weight loss
Adequate protein can help support satiety and lean mass while weight is changing. Needs vary by body size, training, kidney health, and clinical context.
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Estimate a practical daily protein range based on weight, goal, and training level.
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Your result130-167 g/dayEstimated protein range
People with kidney disease or special medical diets should ask a clinician.
How to use the range
Treat the output as a planning range, then distribute protein across meals in a way you can sustain. People with kidney disease or special diets should ask a clinician first.
What to do with the result
Save the number, compare it with your goals, and bring it into the Caliber intake. A clinician-reviewed plan can account for medical history, medications, tolerability, and whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate.
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