John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore
the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Based on your text, answer the following questions.John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet?
a. It is often low in fruits and vegetables.
b. It is often low in saturated fat.
c. It is often too high in fiber.
d. It is often high in whole-grains.
e. It is consistently low in red meat.
a
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