Calculate the protein needs for the following individuals. Use the recommended v

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Calculate the protein needs for the following individuals.  Use the recommended values for protein intake.

1. Kevin, 173 pound regular exerciser. Trains 3 hours/week in weight room and walks 2 hours per week on the treadmill. Calculate his protein requirement in grams per day.

2. If Kevin decided to become a vegetarian, how much would his protein needs be?

3. Carla is a sedentary office worker who weighs 122 pounds. Calculate her estimated protein requirements in grams per day. She is currently eating about 50 grams per day. Is her intake adequate?

4. Manny weighs 205 pounds and weight trains 6 days per week. He consumes about 200 grams of protein per day to help him gain muscle. How many grams of protein per kg is he eating? Is his intake considered excessive?

Explanation / Answer

Ans.1: Weight of kevin in Kgs = Weight in pounds Devided by 2.2

= 173/2.2 = 78.63Kg.

Weight in Kgs X 0.8 = Protien grams per day lower limit

= 78.63 X 0.8 = 62.90 Grams.

Weight in Kgs X 1.7 = Protien grams per day Upper limit

= 78.63 X 1.7 = 133.68 Grams.

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