Determine Mark’s protein needs based on the RDA (0.8 g/kg). a. Mark’s estimated protein RDA in g: b. What are the maximum recommendations for protein intake for athletes in g/kg? c. Calculate the maximum protein recommendation for Mark in g.
Mark is a college student who has been lifting weights at the student recreation center. Mark’s weight has been stable at 154 lb (70 kg).
An analysis of the total energy and protein content of Mark’s current diet is 3470 kcal, 125 g of protein (14% of total energy intake supplied
by protein). This diet is representative of the food choices and amounts of food that Mark chooses on a regular basis. The trainer at the
center recommended a protein drink to help Mark build muscle mass. Answer the following questions and determine whether a protein drink
is needed to supplement Mark’s diet.
1. Determine Mark’s protein needs based on the RDA (0.8 g/kg).
a. Mark’s estimated protein RDA in g:
b. What are the maximum recommendations for protein intake for athletes in g/kg?
c. Calculate the maximum protein recommendation for Mark in g.
2. Compare Mark’s protein intake with the recommended intake amounts.
a. What is the difference in g between Mark’s estimated protein needs as an athlete (from question 1)
and the amount of protein in his current diet ?
b. Is his current protein intake inadequate, adequate, or excessive?multiple choice 1
-
Excessive
-
Inadequate
-
Adequate
3. Mark takes his trainer’s advice and goes to the supermarket to purchase a protein drink to add to his diet. Four products are available; they contain the following label information. The trainer recommends that Mark add the supplement to his diet 2 times a day. Mark chooses Dynamic Muscle Builder.
a. How much protein in g would be added to Mark’s diet daily from 2 servings of the supplement alone?
b. How much total protein in g would Mark now consume in 1 day?
c. What is the difference between Mark’s estimated protein needs as an athlete and his total protein intake with the supplement?
4. What is your conclusion—does Mark need the protein supplement?multiple choice 2
-
Yes
-
No
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps
