Mr. Wallace wants to maximize his muscular strength, endurance, and growth so he can intimidate the neighborhood bullies and attract a lady. He currently weighs 77.1 kg. Per your book, how many grams of protein should he be consuming each day? How many calories from protein does this equal to? How many additional calories from complex carbohydrates should he be consuming every day?

Individuals who are trying to maximize muscular strength, endurance, and growth should take in the recommended 1.5 g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

The recommended protein and additional complex carbohydrates will work together to provide the extra nutrients and glucose needed for the increased muscular work load.

How much protein should he be consuming? 1.5x77.1= 115.6519grams

How many calories from protein does this equal to? Protein = 4 calories per gram.

115.6519 × 4 = 460.6076 calories.

How many additional calories from complex carbohydrates should he be consuming every day?

An additional 500 calories of complex carbohydrates.