Question

The need for protein is actually a need for

a. phytochemicals.
b. amino acids.
c. calories.
d. carbohydrates.
You should eat _______ grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight.

Answer 1

Hi !

The need for protein is actually a need for

b. amino acids.

Answer 2

The need for protein is actually a need for amino acids. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". The body cannot create amino acids on its own.

You should eat 0.9 to 1.25 grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight.