2. Lea is a vegetarian and a powerlifter who weighs 148 pounds. She is actively trying to gain muscle mass. Calculate her estimated protein requirements in grams per day.
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For individuals who are actively trying to gain muscle mass, it is recommended to consume between 1.2-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Since Lea weighs 148 pounds, we need to convert this to kilograms by dividing by 2.2 (1 pound is approximately Show more…
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