How this works
The math
How it works
grams a day = weight in kg × figure in g/kgweight in kg = weight in lb × 0.45359237The advisory notes the general adult allowance of 0.8 g per kg a day, which it says is under review, and says 1.2 to 1.6 g per kg has been proposed during active weight loss. It also mentions an absolute target of 80 to 120 g a day, and says prolonged intake at or above 2 g per kg a day should be avoided.1
The Onederland app sets its own starting target from an estimate of your lean mass. That’s the app’s own estimate, not a figure from the advisory.
At 90 kg, the general adult allowance is 72 g/day and the proposed range during active weight loss is 108–144 g/day. At 200 lb, these are approximately 73 g/day and 109–145 g/day. The caution against prolonged intake at 2 g/kg/day or more starts at 180 g/day for 90 kg and approximately 181 g/day for 200 lb. These are general examples, not a personal prescription.1
Before you act on this
These are general figures, not advice for you. Your prescriber or a registered dietitian can help you choose a target that fits your health and your care.
If you have kidney disease or follow a medical diet, ask your care team before changing how much protein you eat.
Always follow your doctor’s or prescriber’s advice and guidance. Talk to your prescriber before changing your dose.
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Sources
Sources
- Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association and The Obesity Society. Obesity 2025;33(8):1475–1503 (corrected 2026). Accessed October 11, 2026. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Label sources last checked on October 30, 2026. Onederland summarizes them; your prescriber and the full prescribing information come first.
