http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/basics/protein_-_how_much
Table 1: Estimated protein requirements for athletes
Group Protein intake (g/kg/day)
Sedentary men and women
0.8-1.0 Elite male endurance athletes 1.6 Moderate-intensity endurance athletes (a) 1.2 Recreational endurance athletes (b) 0.8-1.0 Football, power sports 1.4-1.7 Resistance athletes (early training) 1.5-1.7 Resistance athletes (steady state) 1.0-1.2 Female athletes ~15% lower than male athletes
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http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/basics/protein_-_how_much
Table 1: Estimated protein requirements for athletes
Group
Protein intake (g/kg/day)
Sedentary men and women