What does the National Research Council of the National Academy of Science recommend as a daily protein requirement for the average adult?
A) 2.2 g protein per kilogram of body weight
B) 1 g protein per kilogram of body weight
C) 0.8 g protein per kilogram of body weight
D) 65 g of protein a day
C
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a. true b. false
Which of the following conditions decreases a person's metabolic rate?
A. Growing older B. Having a fever C. Consuming essential fatty acids D. Producing milk to breastfeed a baby
The nurse understands that patients with diseased kidneys will lack adequate production of erythropoietin, which will cause the development of:
a. rickets. b. uremic syndrome. c. pernicious anemia. d. iron-deficiency anemia.
The health issue related to cis- and trans-fatty acids is
A. cis-fatty acids increase the risk of heart disease. B. trans-fatty acids reduce the risk of heart disease. C. cis-fatty acids reduce the risk of heart disease. D. trans-fatty acids increase the risk of heart disease.