Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Based on your text, answer the following questions.
Assuming that John's ideal weight is 180 pounds, calculate his recommended protein intake (RDA) .

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Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.   Based on your text, answer the following questions.
Assuming that John's ideal weight is 180 pounds, calculate his recommended protein intake (RDA) .

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Assuming John's ideal weight is 180 pounds (approximately 82 kg), his RDA would be 65 grams (82 kg x 0.8 g/kg).

Vignette #1 John Has Started Working Out at the Local