Training glossaryNutrition & energy

Protein per kg

Protein per kg means calculating daily protein intake relative to body weight.

Also known as: Protein per kg of body weight

For people who lift, grams per kg helps move past vague portions and think in daily doses. The literature usually points to higher ranges to maximize adaptation to training, but the real need depends on context, total energy and goal.

This is an educational nutrition concept, not a promise of dietary prescription by SelfShapeAI. The app works on the training side: it organizes stimulus, logs sessions and helps sustain progression while your eating strategy is adjusted with proper criteria.

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