Question

Carlos is a healthy 19-year-old college student who is sedentary. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 175 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day? a) 55 grams b) 64 grams c) 75 grams d) 84 grams

Answer 1

Answer:

B) 64 grams

Explanation:

In order to calculate the recommended daily consumption for a specific person, you first have to make sure their weight is measured in kilograms:

(175 lbs) / 2.2

= 79.5 kg

Then multiply by the recommended daily intake of protein per kilogram:

79.5 kg x 0.8 grams/kg

= 64 grams