Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392693
Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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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