How many grams of protein do you need per day?

According to the Institute of Medicine (IMO) in the U. S., the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 g/kg or0.36 g/lb body weight per day; in average 56 g/day for men and46 g/day for women [4]. The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein for adults is 10-35% of total calories consumed or 50-175 g/day [4] .