Question

For adults, the RDA of the amino acid lysine is 12 mgperkg of body weight. How many grams per day should a 77.0 kg adult receive?

Answer 1

0.924 mg.

Step-by-step explanation:

RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) may be defined as the average nutrient required in the individual. This is important for the management of the calorie.

The RDA amount in case of lysine can be calculated by the formula as follows:

Amount required = amount of the lysine × weight of the man.

Here, amount of the lysine = 12 mg and weight of the man is 77kg

Amount = 12× 77

Amount = 924 or 0.924 mg.

Thus, the answer is 0.924 mg.