A High-School Football Player's Diet Provides Him with Around 2

Multiple Choice

A high-school football player's diet provides him with around 2.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Which of the following statements his true of his protein intake?

A) It exceeds the recommended daily protein intake, so he should consider reducing his protein intake.
B) It falls short of the recommended daily protein intake, so he should consider increasing his protein intake.
C) The excess protein consumed will benefit him as the body converts it into muscle mass.
D) This is a toxic level of protein that will cause serious health problems.
E) This will enhance his body's protein tolerance level to a higher protein intake on a regular basis.