In a review by Phillips and Van Loon, it is suggested that a protein intake of 1.8-2.7 g/kg for athletes training in hypocaloric conditions may be optimal. That is, when athletes are restricting their calories for fat loss, they should eat more protein than when they’re not in a calorie deficit—in the range of 1.8 to 2.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, or 0.8 to 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day.
