Question

question 6
2 pts
jacob is 26 years old and he weighs 175 pounds. what is jacobs rda for protein?
about 140 grams
about 64 grams
about 80 grams
about 308 grams

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to kilograms

Since \(1\) pound \( = 0.454\) kilograms, Jacob's weight in kilograms is \(175\times0.454 = 79.45\) kilograms.

Step2: Calculate RDA for protein

The RDA for protein is \(0.8\) grams per kilogram of body weight. So Jacob's RDA for protein is \(79.45\times0.8=63.56\approx64\) grams.

Answer:

about 64 grams