Question

multiple choice question the american college of sports medicine, the academy of nutrition and dietetics, and dietitians of canada have agreed that endurance and resistance athletes should consume ______ grams of dietary protein per kilogram of body weight per day. 0.8 to 1.0 1.2 to 2.0 2.0 to 2.5

Explanation:

The general recommended dietary protein intake for the average adult is around 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. However, for endurance and resistance athletes, due to their increased muscle repair and growth needs, the recommended intake is higher. The American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dietitians of Canada recommend that endurance and resistance athletes consume 1.2 to 2.0 grams of dietary protein per kilogram of body weight per day. The option 0.8 to 1.0 is too low (typical for non - athletes), and 2.0 to 2.5 is higher than the recommended range for most athletes in this category.

Answer:

B. 1.2 to 2.0 (assuming the options are labeled A: 0.8 to 1.0, B: 1.2 to 2.0, C: 2.0 to 2.5)