Why might physical activity, and especially resistance exercise, actually decrease a person's dietary protein requirements?


Physical activity may trigger your body to become more efficient in its use of amino acids and proteins, resulting in decreased protein turnover and ultimately a decreased requirement for dietary protein.

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Having a parent or both parents with diabetes increases a person's risk of developing that

disease. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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After reading the physician's history and physical, identify any signs or symptoms that are most likely a consequence of Mr. McKinley's morbid obesity

What will be an ideal response?

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A woman has a waist-to-hip ratio of .95. This indicates:

a. gynoid obesity and reduced risk for heart disease b. normal levels c. android obesity and increased risk for heart disease d. gynoid obesity and increased risk for diabetes

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What hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of liver glycogen and its release as glucose?

a. Glucagon b. Insulin c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone d. Pancreatic lipase

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