Island of the Blue Dolphins. Karana, an Indian girl, lives happily with her people on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is an island in the Pacific that gets its name from its beautiful shape from above it looks like a dolphin lying on its side, with its tail pointing toward sunrise, sunning itself in the sea.
Ages 9 and Older. Protein requirements for children ages 9 and older vary based on the childâs age and gender. The Institute of Medicine encourages children ages 9 to 13 to eat at least 34 grams of protein every day; girls ages 14 to 18 need 46 grams of protein; and boys ages 14 to 18 require at least 52 grams of protein each day.
The specific amount of protein you need depends upon your age, sex and level of physical activity, but most adults should consume 5 to 6.5 ounce equivalents per day. An ounce equivalent equals a 1-ounce serving of meat, poultry or fish, 1 egg, 0.5 ounces of nuts or seeds or 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.