Don is attempting to build muscle mass for his first body-building competition. According to sports nutrition experts, he should be eating _______________ grams per kilogram of body weight of protein per day.

a. 1.5 to 1.7
b. 1.0 to 1.2
c. 2.0 or more
d. 0.8 to 1.0


Answer: a. 1.5 to 1.7

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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