Which of the following is an assumption made in the formulation ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

Which of the following is an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?
 
  a. Dietary protein is of high quality only.
  b. Dietary protein is of animal origin only.
  c. Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate.
  d. Dietary protein should represent 12 of total energy.
  e. Dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children.

Question 2

What is a feature of the protein RDA?
 
  a. The recommendations are generous.
  b. The recommendations are highest proportionately for adult males.
  c. The recommendations are established at 8 grams per kilogram of ideal body weight.
  d. The recommendations assume that dietary protein is from animal sources only.
  e. The recommendations fail to consider the need to replace damaged tissues.

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

[soccerdreamer_17]

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[adf223]

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