Which Adult Individual Does Not Require a Greater Amount of Protein

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which adult individual does not require a greater amount of protein than the RDA (0.8 g protein per kg of body weight per day) ?

• A) an endurance and strength athlete
• B) a middle-age individual starting a fitness program
• C) a pregnant woman
• D) an elderly individual with muscle atrophy
• E) a patient with a burn injury

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