Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
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Chapter 6.5, Problem 6.1TI
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To calculate: The protein RDA.
Introduction: The mass of a human being is called as the weight. The height is the measurement of a human being from head to foot. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 gram per kilogram (0.36 gram per pound) of healthy body weight per day.
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