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On average, these are the amounts of protein that children should be receiving:
- 0 to 6 months old - 9.1 grams
- 7 to 12 months old - 13.5 grams
- 1 to 3 years old - 13 grams
- 4 to 8 years old - 19 grams
- 9 to 13 years old- 34 grams
- 14 to 18 year old males - 52 grams
- 14 to 18 year old females - 46 grams
{relatedarticles}You may be concerned that your child isn't getting enough protein; however, you just might be surprised at the number of foods that contain protein. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that we get more than enough protein because of the abundance of it available in the foods that we eat.
Can My Child Receive Too Much Protein?
It is possible to develop something called toxicity if you consume an excessive amount of proteins over several years time.
Toxicity is serious as it can lead to kidney problems or bone loss. Bone loss can then lead to osteoporosis. This is not something to be worried about, just be aware of it so that your child is not consuming significant amounts of proteins.
