Protein for Children
• Age 1-3 years: 13 grams of protein per day.
• Age 4-8 years: 19 grams of protein per day.
• Age 9-13 years: 34 grams of protein per day (boys and girls).
• Age 14-18 years: 46 grams of protein per day (girls) and 52 grams for boys.
Protein is essential for growth and development during childhood and adolescence, so ensuring children get adequate protein helps support bone, muscle, and immune system development.