Question

Chester is 2 years old and weighs 34 lbs. Which of these is a reasonable protein intake (not too high, not too low) for him for a single day?
A)2 tbsp. peanut butter (7 g protein), a hot dog (5 g protein), and 3/4 cup of milk (6 g protein)

B)3 tbsp. peanut butter (10.5 g protein), 2 hot dogs (10 g protein), and 1 cup of milk (8 g protein)

C)a hot dog (5 g protein), 2 tbsp. peanut butter (7 g protein), and 1/4 cup broccoli (1 g protein)

D)2 tbsp. peanut butter (7 g protein), 1/2 cup broccoli (2 g protein), and 1 piece of cheese (3.5 g protein)

Answer 1

The answer is C.) a hot dog (5g protein), 2 tsp. peanut butter (7 g protein) and 1/4 cup broccoli (1g protein).  That adds up to 13 grams of protein. The child should have 0.36 grams of protein per pound of weigh based on his age, according to dietary recommendations. Multiply 0.36 * 34 = 12.24   that is required for the child. Answer is the best answer it adds up to 13 grams.