Unlike the standard deduction, itemized deductions result in different taxable income amounts from person to person. Those who qualify for the standard deduction have the leeway to choose the itemized route; however, individuals who are not eligible for the standard deduction can only itemize their tax deductions.
1 The average recommended intake of protein is 42 grams a day. 2  Non-vegetarians eat way more than that (almost 80 grams), but so does everyone else. 3  Vegetarians and vegans actually average 70% more protein than they need every day (over 70 grams). Non-vegetarians eat way more than that (almost 80 grams), but so does everyone else. 2  Vegetarians and vegans actually average 70% more protein than they need every day (over 70 grams).
According to the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, the average person needs 0.32 grams of protein per pound of body weight. That means a 180 pound person would need to take in about 58 grams of protein every day. But that's not the final word, there are several other variables. If you're a vegetarian, the number goes up. If you engage in endurance training, the number goes up. If you lift weights, the number goes up.