Protein-we need lots of it, right? Although protein has a variety of important functions, including the formation of various building blocks, hormones, and enzymes in our body, you may be surprised to learn that we don’t need quite as much protein as most people believe. The average person only needs 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight; this is 54 grams for a person who weighs 150 pounds. Some athletes as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding require a