Question

Which one of the following statements regarding daily protein intake is the most accurate?

A. Adults need about 10 grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight.

B. Adults need about 5 grams of protein for every 15 pounds of body weight.

C. Adults need about 4 grams of protein for every 10 pounds of body weight.

D. Adults need about 2 grams of protein for every 5 pounds of body weight.

Answer 1

 C. Adults need about 4 grams of protein for every 10 pounds of body weight.

Answer 2

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the third choice "Adults need about 4 grams of protein for every 10 pounds of body weight."

The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man. 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman.

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