Which of the following conditions would raise the recommendations for protein above those set by the DRI committee?

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If recommendations per kg body weight for all ages were set at the level required for infants, this would raise the recommendations for protein above those set by the DRI committee. Infants require a higher amount of protein per kg body weight compared to adults, so setting the recommendations at this level would result in a higher overall recommendation for protein intake. The other options given do not necessarily result in higher protein recommendations.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Raise the Recommendations for Protein