Raymond, a healthy 190-pound strength athlete, is consuming approximately 2.0 g of protein per kilogram of body weight over a 3-month period while he tries to increase muscle mass. Raymond complains that he is feeling thirstier than before he started consuming a higher-protein diet. Is this likely related to his higher protein intake?
a. Yes, a large increase in protein intake can have an effect on hydration status
b. No, the amount of protein consumed does not affect hydration status
a
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a. Two b. Three c. Four d. Six
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Franco made dinner for his roommates. The meal included a baked, cut-up chicken, fruit salad, and stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables. About 8 hours after eating dinner, Franco and his roommates experienced nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and diarrhea. Based on this information, Franco probably
A. thawed the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. B. allowed the frozen vegetables to thaw before adding them to the rice. C. didn't wash the knife that he used to cut up the chicken before using it to cut up the fruit. D. didn't cook the rice completely, before he added the vegetables to it.