Question

About how much protein should a 24-pound (i.e., 11.0kg), 2-year-old be consuming each day?

Answer 1

Answer: 8.64 grams

Explanation:

The average intake of protein in the body is dependent on the weight of the body. The RDT of protein is that 0.8 grams per kilogram or in terms of pounds it is 0.36 grams per pound.

The child weighs 11.0 kg which is equivalent to 24 pounds. Then the average intake of proteins will be 24*0.8 which is 8.64 grams of protein.

This amount of protein will be enough for the child to carry out daily routine functions.

Answer 2

The average 2-year-old needs about 0.55 grams of protein per weight in a pound. Since the child is 24 pounds in weight, he or she needs 12 grams of protein per day.