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Originally Posted by IronKitten
Protein needs actually increase as cals get to lower levels. At higher levels, you don't need to be taking in 2g/pound (or even higher) like some people think. Really, that's just an expensive way to get more cals in when you're on a higher cal diet.
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Good point.
The elevated insulin levels associated with high GI carbs are why they get so much attention. And fat is sooo calorie dense. It has a tendency to be stored depending on insulin levels.
The .5g/lb is typically for athletes that are not trying to gain mass. For somebody that is trying to put on muscle mass, the requirements are significantly higher.