Question

. If a suggested daily protein consumption of .8 grams / Kg. Body weight is recommended, how many protein Kcals would be represented in the diet of a 220 lb. Individual with no suggested health concerns or limitations? (Kgs. = lbs. / 2.2 ; The caloric density of protein is 4 Kcals / gm.)

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be - 320 kcal.

Explanation:

Given:

Required protein amount is - .8 grams/kg

kg = lbs/2.2

weight = 220

then, weight in kg = 220/2.2 = 100 kg

solution :

requied amount of protein in normal individual:

= 100* 0.8

= 80 grams.

Now kcal by this amount of protein would be :

= 80*4

= 320 Kcal

Thus, the correct answer would be - 320 kcal.