Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

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Sarah's RDA for protein is based on her weight in kilograms. Therefore, we need to convert her weight from pounds to kilograms by dividing by 2.2:

178 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 80.9 kilograms

The RDA for protein for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.

0.8 grams/kg x 80.9 kg = 64.7 grams

Therefore, Sarah's RDA for protein is approximately 65 grams. The closest choice is D) 65.

Sarah Is 24 Years of Age and Weighs 178 Pounds