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Why the protein requirement of the boy and the girl are different

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According to the National Academy of Medicine, teenage boys may need up to 52 grams of protein per day, while teenage girls require around 46 grams. This notable discrepancy in daily protein recommendations is not arbitrary, prompting a closer look at why the protein requirement of the boy and the girl are different, especially during adolescence.