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Net Protein Intake

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Net Protein intake: 1. The RDA for protein is based on using 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. The physiological basis for this recommendation is the average requirement to replace proteins lost on a daily basis through sweat, urine, feces, cells sloughed off etc. and to maintain nitrogen balance. 2. The NCP-O recommended I should consume 44.80 grams of protein per day. 3. I consumed 55.2 grams of protein per day on average and exceed my recommendation by 10.4 grams of protein per day. Relative Protein Intake: 4. Based on RDA, the recommended percent (%) range of calories from protein is between 8-10% of total calories from proteins. 5. The CDC/Institutes of Medicine recommends about 10-35% of total caloric intake from proteins. …show more content…

17% of my total caloric intake came from proteins relative to 57% of my total calories came from carbohydrates and 26% of my total calories came from fats. 7. Since the RDA range of 8-10% of total calories from protein is based on the minimum requirement to satisfy proteins lost, my intake of 17% met the minimum requirement. Based on the CDC the recommended range is between 10-35% of total calories from protein, my intake was well within the recommended range and did not exceed the maximum “allowed”. Protein Quality: 8. A complete protein provides all of the nine essential amino acids plus a few of the nonessential amino acids to one’s diet. An incomplete protein is missing one or more amino acid and hence, incomplete. 9. An animal source is often a complete protein (except gelatin) and a plant source is often an incomplete protein (except soy). 10. a.) My top three foods that made up for my sources of protein was my homemade chicken curry with 41.32 grams of protein from 1 serving, Vietnamese Bahn Mi grilled pork sandwich with 21.30 grams of protein from ½ serving and Butterball herb roasted turkey breast with 15.19 grams of protein from a 3 ounce equivalent. b.) All of my top three sources of protein came from animal products and hence, considered complete

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