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.
Teenage girls between the ages of 14 and 18 require 46 grams of protein daily, while same-age boys need 52 grams. Protein for Adults Adult women between the ages of 19 and 70+ require 46 grams of protein, the same amount needed during adolescence. Same-age adult men need 56 grams of protein, 4 grams more than they required during teenage years. Getting Enough Protein. To make sure you get the requisite grams of protein you need daily, calculate the amount found in specific servings of protein-rich foods. For example, a cup of milk contains 8 grams of protein, while a 3-oz. piece of meat contains around 21, says the CDC.