A 90 kg athlete with a 4,500 kcal/day intake containing 15% protein would consume ______ kcal of protein or ______ g/kg b.w./day.

a. 675; 1.65
b. 1,350; 3.38
c. 450; 1.1
d. 675; 6.75


a. 675; 1.65

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