Question

A growing teenage athlete requires _______ grams of protein per pound of body weight.

a. 0.4
b. 0.5–0.75
c. 0.7–0.9
d. 0.6

Answer 1

between 0.7 and 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight to maintain healthy muscle

Answer 2

A growing teenage athlete requires 0.7 - 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Correct answer: C

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for the average sedentary individual is .36 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, per day. But, teenagers are not average sedentary. In contrast, because they burn more energy they have also bigger nutrition requirements.