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When trying to lose weight without losing muscle how do i calculate how much protein i need?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Protein Diet: 60% of your calories should come from protein sources. If your diet is 1500 calories/day that would mean you need to consume 900 calories of protein.

Answered 10/5/2013

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