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. Thinking about what you have read in your nutrition text, answer the following questions. John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which of the following most likely characterizes his diet?
a. It is often low in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
b. It is often high in saturated fat.
c. It is often too high in fiber.
d. b and c
e. a and b
e
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a. a focus group b. the Delphi technique c. the nominal group technique d. operational analysis
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A) Bile B) Protein C) Glucose D) Soluble fiber E) Insulin