Jharkhand PSC Prelim Exam 2010 Solved Paper

(4) Body uses protein to build and repair tissues, and it is an important building block of muscles and bones.
However, 50% of women ages 18–50 don’t know if they get enough protein.
The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight,or 0.36 grams per pound.
This amounts to:
· 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man.
· 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman.