Question

question 38 1 pts if the recommended percentage of energy from protein is 10 - 35%, which of the following protein amounts meets the recommendation when following an 1800 calorie diet? 10 - 35 gm protein 45 - 158 gm protein 180 - 630 gm protein

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate lower - bound of protein

Each gram of protein provides 4 calories. For a 10% protein - energy intake on a 1800 - calorie diet, the energy from protein is $0.1\times1800 = 180$ calories. Then the amount of protein is $\frac{180}{4}=45$ grams.

Step2: Calculate upper - bound of protein

For a 35% protein - energy intake on a 1800 - calorie diet, the energy from protein is $0.35\times1800 = 630$ calories. Then the amount of protein is $\frac{630}{4}=157.5\approx158$ grams.

Answer:

B. 45 - 158 gm protein