An analysis of the total calorie and protein content of Mark

An analysis of the total calorie and protein content of Mark\'s current diet is 3470 kcal, 125 grams of protein (14% of total calories
supplied by protein). This diet is representative of the food choices and amounts of food that Mark chooses on a regular basis.

    a. What is the difference between Mark\'s estimated protein needs as an athlete and the amount of protein that
        his current diet provides? grams protein

    b. Is his current protein intake inadequate, adequate, or excessive? (Click to select)adequateexcessiveinadequate

Solution

a) Assuming weight of Mark is 154 pounds or 70 kgs and the daily protein recommended is 0.8 grams / kg body weight. This means the daily recommended protein is 56 grams.

For an athlete, daily recommended protein is 1.7g/Kg.

The protein intake of Mark is = 70 x 1.7 = 119grams.

The difference between estimated protein levels and protein provided in current diet is = 125 - 119 = 6grams.

b) Mark current diet provides adequate protein.