protein intake
Eating enough meat
Protein intake is the amount of protein consumed, typically measured in grams per day or relative to body weight.
The term appears frequently in fitness and nutrition contexts, where people track and optimize their consumption: Athletes need higher protein intake than sedentary adults.
She increased her protein intake to support muscle recovery.
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- building blocksBasic units for construction
- muscleContractile body tissue
- muscle growthIncrease in tissue size
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