Human nutrition
The protein requirement for each individual differs, as do opinions about whether and to what extent physically active people require more protein. The 2005 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), aimed at the general healthy adult population, provide for an intake of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. A review panel stating that "no additional dietary protein is suggested for healthy adults undertaking resistance or endurance exercise."
Essential fatty acid
Reference intake values for as published by the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
In the United States, the recommendations for omega-3 fatty acids covers ALA, EPA and DHA, and for adults the values are 1.6 g/day for men and 1.1. g/day for women. The recommendation for omega-6 fatty acids is for linoleic acid: 17 g/day for younger men, dropping to 14 g/day for older men; for women 12 and 11 g/day.