PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE answer this!!!!!!!!!
- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Q: How much protein should a 12 year old boy have?
Answers (3)
10/ 7/08 11:43pm
The RDAs for older children are
0.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight for 4-to-6-year-olds;
0.45 grams for 7-to-14-year olds; and 0.4 grams for 15-to-18-year-old boys.
The RDA for girls over 15 and boys over 18 is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight, the same as for adults.
5/18/09 1:11am
as much u can
5/26/09 2:49pm
it should be about 2 pourtions of protien to one pourtion of carb
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
