Question

I don’t understand why Canada stayed at 8oz but the US reduced so much. Do they need more protein up there where it’s really cold? Is it like the dollar exchange rate, does 8oz convert to 6oz for our friends up north? I’m close to the border, so can I eat like 7 1/2oz?  

Answer 1

Its FDA regs in the US If you were losing with 8 oz go for it specifically since you r almost Canadian lol

Answer 2

The exchange rate is definitely it. 8oz Canadian =2. 5oz American

Answer 3

Lol yes we do. lol it was -49 CELSIUS this winter.  

Comments

@herries yikes, air temp? I can’t even imagine that! I live near buffalo and we have had the most mild winter that I can remember, we usually get a few days in the negatives with wind chill, but not this year  at least not yet.  

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When it drops this low it actually cracks the paint on my exterior door.  

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@herries you need to move to BC interior!  

Answer 4

I think someone had said that Canada the Canada version had to meet the Canadian mandates guidelines which stipulate 8oz.  

Answer 5

I live in Canada and they have to follow Canadian standard guides Although my coach did say that she and other coaches don’t feel 6 ozs is not enough so they are glad that we stayed the same

Comments

@graphitize, hey it's been a cold icky winter here in MN but they reduced me to 6 oz  

Answer 6

100% the exchange rate. You have a higher dollar? We have more meat. Simple math equation.  

Answer 7

When you go into phase 2 and 3. 3 oz of lean protein is 1 serving. The 4-6 oz in US meets the RDA of Protein. Obviously, your coach works with each individual according to their needs.  

Answer 8

Bahahahah if it is the exchange rate you can actally eat a 14 oz steak!  

Answer 9

I can see Canada from where I live! I think I need 8 ounces too! So appreciate you pointing this out.  

Answer 10

Two theories. Canadians need more protein to endure those Canadian winters. Americans collectively are chubbier and we need less protein to get to goal.