# Protein

Protein is the macronutrient that supplies amino acids for building and repairing muscle and other tissues.

The adult reference intake is 0.8 g per kg of body weight a day; active people often do well on about 1.4–2.0 g/kg. Spreading it across meals makes the target easier to reach.

Related: [Macronutrients](https://revns.com/dictionary/macronutrients.md), [Eggetarian](https://revns.com/dictionary/eggetarian.md), [Hypertrophy](https://revns.com/dictionary/hypertrophy.md)

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