Which of the following statements about protein intake is TRUE?

A. Daily protein intake of no more than 2 g per kg body weight is safe.
B. Daily protein intake of up to 4 g per kg body weight is safe.
C. To avoid kidney damage, do not exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein.
D. To avoid kidney damage, keep daily protein intake below 0.5 g per kg body weight.


Answer: A

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