NUTRITION
PROTEIN
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Question
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Figure out the Protein need for a 17 old Male student. He is 5 ft 9 inches and weighs 175 pounds. This person is very active.
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48 grams
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119 grams
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400 grams
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375 grams
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Current US recommendations for daily dietary protein intake are 0.8 grams/kilogram of body weight (roughly 62 g of protein per day for a 170-pound person).
Detailed explanation-2: -You can also multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36 to calculate the rounded ideal number of grams. For example, a person who weighs 170 pounds would need around 62 grams of protein per day or about 69 grams for someone who weighs 190 pounds.
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