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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 12, 2023 | Replies (32)

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@sueinmn

Mayo dieticians typically recommend 1.2 gr of protein per 1 kg of body weight for older women. I did the math - that is 50-55 grams per 100 pound of body weight. The dietician at our local hospital told me to eat 20% more after surgery to help in rebuilding.
You can see the most recent recommendations from Mayo Clinic here:
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-getting-too-much-protein
I really think the biggest lesson I ever learned was "all things in moderation" - a yogurt smoothie with fruits and vegetables added sounds like it meets your dietary needs quite nicely. We use the bottles from supplemental protein drinks to portion out our smoothies and freeze them for snacks and light meals (paired with a small handful of nuts) when we travel.

Sue

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I'm a mental midget in math, so I was thrown when you switched from 'grams per kilogram' to 'grams per 100-pounds'. I wanted to calculate intake for my actual body weight and can't figure out how ... is there a chart I can look at? Also, is there an easy way to conceptualize 50 g of protein in foods that are sold in ounces?