Final answer:
For a 15% protein distribution in a 2000 kcal diet, one would need to consume 75 grams of protein.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking about the protein consumption needed for a 2000 kcal diet aiming for a 15% protein distribution. However, the percentage sign appears to be omitted from the question. Assuming that '15' should be '15%', to calculate this, one would use the following equation:
- Total kcal = 2000 kcal
- Percentage of kcal from protein = 15%
- Calories per gram of protein = 4 kcal/g
First, multiply the total calories by the percentage of calories that should come from protein (0.15), then divide by the number of calories per gram of protein:
Total grams of protein = (2000 kcal * 0.15) / 4 kcal/g = 75 grams
Therefore, someone following a 2000 kcal diet aiming for 15% of calories from protein should consume 75 grams of protein.