<prompt> Protein requirement of an adult is:0.7 gmKg in terms of Egg protein 0.7 gmKg in terms of mixed vegetable protein1.0 gmKg in terms of Egg protein 1.0 gmKg in terms of mixed vegetable protein1.0 gmKg in terms of Egg protein 0.7 gmKg in terms of mixed vegetable protein0.7 gmKg in terms of Egg protein 1.0 gmKg in terms of mixed vegetable protein  <response>: Protein requirement of an adult: 0.7 gmkgday in terms of Egg protein or 1.0 gm.Kgday in terms of mixed vegetable protein NEW GUIDELINES: 0.83 gKgd Egg protein has the highest NPU of 96 Indian council of Medical Research ICMR has recommended 1.0 gm protein per Kg of body weight for an Indian adult, assuming a NPU of 65 for delivery proteins. Ref: Foundation of Community Medicine 1st edition Pgno: 369 