Quick Protein Intake Assessment Most people in the United States and Canada rece

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Quick Protein Intake Assessment Most people in the United States and Canada receive more protein than they need. This is not surprising considering the abundance of food eaten and the central role meats hold in the North American diet. Using a 1-day food diary, estimate your protein intake for the day. Multiply the number of servings you consumed by the estimated protein per serving to guesstimate your total protein intake. Food group Amount consumed Estimated protein Totals Grains 3 grams/ounce 2 grams/cup equivalent 0 grams/cup equivalent 8 grams/cup equivalent 7 grams/ounce 0 grams/teaspoon Vegetables Fruit Milk, yogurt, and cheese Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts Oils, solid fats, and added sugars Total estimated protein intake: The protein RDA for young adults (19 to 24 years old) is 46 grams for women and 58 grams for men. Ilealth experts advise people to maintain moderate protein intakes between the RDA and twice the RDA Calculate your protein needs (.8 grams per kg of body weight) - show your work. Do you receive enough, but not too much, protein daily?

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My body weight is 100 kg so my daily protein intake should be (100 × .8 = 80 gm ).. according to my diet which includes grains , vegetables, milk,nuts , i am getting around 80-85 gm of protein daily..it is enough for my body at daily basis..

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