{"calculator":"glp1-protein","unit":"metric","result":{"headline":{"value":"96 – 128","unit":"g/day","label":"Protein to preserve muscle"},"category":"Muscle-preservation target (1.2 – 1.6 g/kg)","note":"On a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, a big share of weight lost can be muscle. Holding protein at 1.2–1.6 g per kg of body weight — well above the 0.8 g/kg RDA — is the range studied for protecting lean mass during weight loss. This is nutrition guidance, not medical advice; coordinate with the care team that prescribed your medication.","stats":[{"label":"RDA floor (0.8 g/kg) — deficiency only","value":"64 g/day"},{"label":"Per meal, spread over 3–4 meals","value":"24 – 32 g"},{"label":"Daily fiber (DRI adequate intake)","value":"38 g/day"}],"bands":[{"key":"below","label":"Below the RDA","range":"< 64 g"},{"key":"rda","label":"RDA floor (0.8 g/kg)","range":"64 g"},{"key":"preserve","label":"Muscle-preservation range (your goal)","range":"96 – 128 g"}]},"source":"Published clinical/fitness formulas (see page for citations), computed by myplate.food","canonical_url":"https://myplate.food/glp-1-protein-calculator","disclaimer":"Educational estimate from published equations — not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare professional before acting on it."}