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.
According to Drugs.com, 12- to 14-year-olds should consume approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Girls aged 15 to 18 need slightly less protein, or 0.9 grams per kilogram of body weight.Find out how many kg your teenager weighs by dividing her weight in pounds by 2.2. For example, if your 13-year-old weighs 100 pounds, she weighs 45.5 kilograms, and should consume about 45 grams of protein each day.The Centers for Disease Control recommends that 13-year-olds consume about 34 grams of protein each day, and 14- to 18-year-olds, about 46 grams.ccording to Drugs.com, 12- to 14-year-olds should consume approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Girls aged 15 to 18 need slightly less protein, or 0.9 grams per kilogram of body weight.