Nutrition
Teen Daily Protein Target
A teen daily protein target spreads protein through the day for growth and sport—food first, not one huge dinner portion.
A teen daily protein target spreads amino acids across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—often roughly 0. 3 to 0.
5 grams per pound body weight per day for active teens, with clinicians guiding medical needs. One giant dinner protein does less than steady portions.
Growing athletes may need the upper range; sedentary weeks can sit lower. Food first: poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, tofu.
Common questions
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Can teens eat too much protein?
Very high supplement stacks can crowd out other nutrients; balanced meals matter. Athletes with kidney conditions need clinician guidance—most healthy teens benefit from spread food portions.
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