According to the RDA, how much more protein would John, who weighs 95 kg, need each day than Bob, who weighs 80 kg?
A)9 g
B)12 g
C)15 g
D)18 g

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According to the RDA, the recommended protein intake for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. Therefore, John would need 0.8 x 95 = 76 grams of protein per day and Bob would need 0.8 x 80 = 64 grams of protein per day. The difference between the two is 76 - 64 = 12 grams of protein per day, so the answer is B) 12g.

According to the RDA, How Much More Protein Would John