Daily Protein Requirements (DPR) is expressed in g (grams) and reflect the daily requirements. Protein requirements are expressed in g/kg of Ideal Body weight per day.
DPR vary depending on the health status of the individual. The Protein requirements for different conditions and illnesses included here represent only a general guide.

	Protein Requirements
	MAINTENANCE		g protein/kg IBW/day
	NORMAL	=	0.8 g
	Stress, moderate	=	1.0 – 1.5 g
	Stress, severe	=	2.0 – 2.6 g
	Renal Failure		g protein/kg IBW/day
	Cl cr > 20mL/min	=	0.5 – 0.8 g
	Cl cr 10–20mL/min	=	0.5 g
	Hemodyalisis	=	1.0 – 1.2 g
	Peritoneal dyalisis	=	1.2 – 1.5 g
	ANABOLISM		g protein/kg IBW/day
	Requirements	=	1.0 – 1.5 g
	BUN/Cr (S) ratio	=	> 20 (suggests overfeeding)