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> Protein target: 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. I was amused to see (kilo)grams used for the weights. I'll admit that as an American, I ha
by sudobash1 9mo ago
> Protein target: 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
I was amused to see (kilo)grams used for the weights. I'll admit that as an American, I have no idea what my weight is in kilograms. Body weight is something that I always think of in pounds. I do use grams sometimes in food prep, but I think even that makes me a bit of an abnormality around here.
Not that I am complaining about their unit choice. I think American's would do well to be a bit more "bilingual" in our measurement systems. Also, the measurements they give are a lot easier to parse than 3/128 oz per 1lb bodyweight.
- CGMthrowaway 9mo agoNutrition labels are already in grams. I agree g/lb would be more readable, somebody probably raised their hand though and said "we're mixing system"
- NewJazz 9mo agoMore like all the research uses g/kg
- tracker1 9mo agoThere are 2.2lb in 1jg... practically, just cut the amount in half (0.6-0.8g per lb of lean body weight). I say lean body weight as if you are overweight the target isn't the same.
- kzrdude 9mo agoI think it's really slow, but youtube & internet has me hopeful that metric units are coming through slowly, for example for cooking.