Question

Part A - What Are Parker's Current Daily Protein Needs Based on His RDA for Protein? Parker weighs 187 lb. Calculate Parker's daily protein needs using the RDA for protein. Round to the nearest whole number. Parker's daily protein needs: Submit Request Answer

Answer 1

Given, Parker weighs 187 lb

If A represents body wt. in pounds, then A/2.2 is used to convert body weight into kilograms.

A/2.2= B, where B represent body weight in Kg

Thus 187/2.2 = 85 Kg

The RDA of grams of protein needed (American diet) = 0.8 x 85 {or (A/2.2) *0.8)

(0.8g of protein/kg of body weight is the RDA for protein)

Thus, Parkers daily protein need is =68g