Which of the following is an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?

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The assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein is that dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. This assumption is necessary because if carbohydrate and fat intakes are inadequate, the body will use protein as an energy source instead of for its structural and functional purposes, increasing the need for protein. It is not assumed that dietary protein is of high quality only, of animal origin only, that protein should represent 12% of total energy, or that dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children.

Which of the Following Is an Assumption Made in the Formulation