Calculate the number of grams of protein that would be needed by a healthy adult who weighs 220 pounds
Step 1: Divide body weight by 2.2 to obtain weight in kilograms
220/2.2 = 100 kg
Step 2: Multiply the answer obtained in step 1 by 0.8 (g of protein/kg of body weight)
100 × 0.8 = 80
Answer. 80 g
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