Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Before amino acids can be used for energy production or converted to other compounds, the amine group must be removed and converted to ammonia (NH3 ) in a process called deamination.
2. Vegetarians are more likely to have heart disease than meat eaters.
3. Women need to eat more protein than men to build more muscle tissue.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An adequate and consistent pattern of weight gain of _____ g per day is needed as preterm infants progress toward discharge.
A. 5–10 B. 10–15 C. 15–20 D. 20–30 E. 30–40
One of the most common causes of waterborne illness worldwide is
A. Giardia. B. Salmonella. C. flukes. D. fungi.
Over time, if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues, ________.
A. the immune system fails to function properly B. excessive body fluid begins to accumulate in the extracellular spaces C. skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the liver decrease in size D. All of these choices are accurate.