The typical American diet supplies approximately what percentage of protein as essential amino acids?
A. 50%
B. 10%
C. 40%
D. 25%
Answer: A
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Sam has started working out this semester and is trying to maximize muscle mass gains. He has had trouble trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet in the past. He is currently trying to eat a balanced diet with adequate calories and protein. However, he is unsure if he is getting enough protein because he follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, in which he consumes dairy products and eggs, but no fish
or meat. Sam has been looking into ways to supplement his diet with protein. He has considered purchasing and using a couple of amino acids supplements. However, Sam's sister Katie is concerned that protein supplements could damage his health. Answer the following question(s) to help Sam make the best decisions for increasing protein intake without experiencing negative side effects. If Sam decides to supplement his diet with amino acids or another type of protein supplement and he exceeds this protein requirements for the day, what will happen to the excess amino acids? A) The excess amino acids will be stored as muscle mass. B) The excess amino acids will be converted to glucose and used for energy or stored as fat. C) The excess amino acids will be converted to non-essential amino acids and stored for later use by the body. D) The excess amino acids will be excreted in the urine.
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a. prevention model b. activity model c. wellness model d. medical model
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a. metabolic acidosis. b. decreased serum osmolality. c. glycosuria. d. hypovolemia.