Some nutritionists believe that the RDA for protein is set too low and instead recommend using the AMDR allowing an intake of 10 to 35% of calories as protein when evaluating protein intake. You decide to recommend a goal of 20% calories coming from protein as a goal for George. As stated above Georege needs 3194 calories daily to maintain his weight . How many grams of protein should George consume daily to achieve this goal and maintain his weight? ________________
Calculating Protein Intake
Your client George, aged 28, is 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighs 172 pounds (78 kg.). His BMI of 24 is at the upper limit of the normal range.