I am not sure about how the protein amounts are figured for children, but yours sounds on target. But I know that if I just ate protein and vegetables, I would be hungry and not have much energy. Have you tried things like quinoa, sweet potato or legumes as your complex carb? I used to heat up refried beans and put some cheese, salsa and a fried egg on top. (Now I have shake.) Sweet potato home fries are really tasty. Brown rice also works well for me.
Allison

: Hi and thanks,

: I calculate my daily protein needs at
: 60 or 65 (I weigh 125), so I try
: to get 20 g. at breakfast. My kids
: both weigh 80 lbs. and is it
: correct that they need about 1 g.
: per lb.? They are very active.

: Is there a formula to figure out
: approximately how many complex
: carbs you need based on age,
: activity level, and body type?
: Right now we are getting many of
: our complex carbs from veggies and
: limited fruits.

: Thanks again!
: Janelle