The estimated protein need for adolescents is _____ g/kg body weight/day, which is _______ adults.

a. 0.90; the same as
b. 0.75; the same as
c. 0.60; significantly lower than
d. 0.85; slightly higher than
e. 1.5; much higher than


Answer: d. 0.85; slightly higher than

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