Researchers Have Studied Athletes Who Consumed a High-Protein Diet to Determine

question 39

Multiple Choice

Researchers have studied athletes who consumed a high-protein diet to determine if high protein intake damages the kidneys.Based on a review of these studies,what recommendation can be MOST inferred regarding protein intake for healthy adults?

• A)Daily protein intake of no more than 2 g per kg body weight is safe.
• B)Daily protein intake of up to 4 g per kg body weight is safe.
• C)To avoid kidney damage,do not exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)for protein.
• D)To avoid kidney damage,keep daily protein intake below 0.5 g per kg body weight.

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