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Stephan Schwartz wrote: > > Hello Beth: > Subject: Re: Protein/timing of meds > A #low protein# diet would consist of from 20g to 35g > per day, depending upon a person#s weight. You can eat > meat for dinner, but limit the portion (a 1 oz. piece of meat > contains about 7g of protein). A 2 oz. slice of pizza is about > 12g of protein. And your favorite: Foster#s = 1g per 1 oz. Dear Stephan, Please allow me to respond to these parameters for a low-protein diet. Studies show that the average person requires .8 grams protein per kg body weight, and this is reflected in the USRDA for protein. A 150 lb person would therefore require 55 grams protein daily. More recent studies indicate that older adults may require as much as 1 to 1.2 grams protein per kg body weight. On a long-term basis, it could be quite dangerous to consume less protein than individual needs dictate. It is partly for this reason that I strongly recommend working with your physician and registered dietitian when beginning a protein-adjusted menu plan. My best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar and NUTRITION TOPICS copy-ready handouts http://www.dietetics.com/class/fivstar/ Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538