To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should
A) work out in the gym at least three times a week to store additional protein for later use.
B) eat meat three times a week to ensure adequate protein storage.
C) eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat to conserve protein for other functions.
D) eat at least twice the recommended RDA for protein to ensure adequate protein stores.
C
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A. codon B. intron C. exon D. chromatin E. genome
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a. 6-12 tablets of iron-containing drugs are ingested at a time. b. a child takes twice the dose of a child's vitamin at one time. c. too many fruits and vegetables high in potassium are ingested. d. aspirin instead of acetaminophen is given to a child with fever.
Digestion of macronutrients begins in the mouth with enzyme action on:
a. starches by carbohydrases. b. proteins by proteases. c. fats by lipases. d. a and b e. a and c