The recommended protein intake for active people who are not competitive athletes is

a. the same as for sedentary adults, 0.8 g protein per kg body weight.

b. somewhat higher than for sedentary adults, about 1.0 to 1.2 g protein per kg body weight.

c. about twice the recommended intake for sedentary adults; that is, about 1.6 to 1.8 g protein per kg body weight.

d. two to three times the recommended intake for sedentary adults; that is, about 2.0 to 2.4 g protein per kg body weight.


b. somewhat higher than for sedentary adults, about 1.0 to 1.2 g protein per kg body weight.

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