“It appears 1.40 grams of protein per kilogram per day reduced the death rate by 27% over .80 grams/kg/day. This is saying .8 grams versus 1.4 grams of protein per 2.2 pounds of weight. It converts to 54.5 grams for a 150 pound person versus 95.5 grams for that same 150 pound person (according to quick calculator work). “
I’m embarrassed to say my ‘quick calculator’ work is struggling this morning. I keep getting the wrong numbers. It can’t be 95 grams of protein for 150lb! But I didn’t get your number either. Would you have a look and point to my mistake? :D
150lb x kg/2.2lbs = 68.2 kgs
68.2 kg x 1.4 grams/kg= 95.5 grams of protein?
You have the right number.
For the higher helpful protein amount:
150 pounds / 2.2 pounds/kg = 68.2 kg
68.2 kg * 1.4 grams/kg = 95.5 grams
For the apparent low protein amount normally encouraged:
150 pounds / 2.2 pounds/kg = 68.2 kg
68.2 kg * 0.8 grams/kg = 54.5 grams