The Ireton-Jones equation can be used to estimate
a. fat expenditure. b. basal energy expenditure.
c. protein requirements. d. fat requirements.
b
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A. drunkorexia B. orthorexia nervosa C. bulimia nervosa D. muscle dysmorphia
Which of the following shows the correct events in the correct sequence?
a. Glomerular permeability decreases; plasma proteins spill into urine; plasma protein levels increase b. Glomerular permeability increases; plasma proteins spill into urine; plasma protein levels fall c. Plasma proteins spill into urine; plasma protein levels increase; glomerular permeability decreases d. Plasma protein levels fall; plasma proteins spill into urine; glomerular permeability increases
Your grandfather has been advised by a neighbor to select his foods using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help cure his high blood pressure. What advice would you give him? a. It is a good recommendation because the guidelines are designed to help all people, including those with health problems. b. Don't use the guidelines because they are not for the elderly
c. Although the guidelines may help him with his blood pressure, he needs to consult his health care provider for recommendations. d. The guidelines are too expensive for him because he is on a fixed income. e. If he wants to see any benefit from changing his diet he has to strictly adhere to the recommendations.
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 is considering ingesting some of the protein as a protein supplement. How does the effectiveness of a protein supplement compare to food proteins for building muscle mass?
a. Protein supplements are more effective than food proteins b. Protein supplements are less effective than food proteins c. Protein supplements are equally as effective as food proteins