What drawbacks a high protein diet may have on the kidneys and other organs of the body
What health conditions or situations might warrant a higher protein intake
What drawbacks a high protein diet may have on the kidneys and other organs of the body
What health conditions or situations might warrant a higher protein intake
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Prior to modernisation, Arctic Eskimos ate only meat and fish. Their diet comprised 66% fat, 32% protein and 2% carbohydrate (from glycogen).
| List the metabolic pathways you would expect to be upregulated and/ or downregulated in Arctic Eskimos. Explain your reasoning. | 6 marks |
| Would you expect water intake of Arctic Eskimos to be higher/ lower/ the same as individuals on a modern balanced diet? Explain | 4 marks |
QUESTION 1
Protein intakes may increase as a result of illness as wellas
when women are lactating. | ||
during moderate anaerobic activity. | ||
during times of optimal health. | ||
any of the above. |
Question 2
In order to gain muscle size and strength, it is necessaryto
increase protein intake well above the RDA. | ||
train intensely with adequate rest periods in between. | ||
train every day at the highest intensity possible. | ||
all of these. |
Question 3
Protein is needed for normal development of cells and musclemass but excessive amounts of protein
are even better and will bring faster results. | ||
will not significantly increase the building of body tissue. | ||
won't add significant strength to the body. | ||
b and c. |
Question 4
In the U.S., protein-energy malnutrition can be seen most oftenin which of the following populations?
Cancer patients | ||
AIDS patients | ||
Inner city children | ||
All of these |
QUESTION 5
Reasons why people choose to become vegetarians include
ethical issues surrounding animal rights. | ||
personal health reasons. | ||
weight loss. | ||
any of the above. |
QUESTION 6
How can people reduce the amount of animal protein they eatdaily?
Eat meat less often and in smaller portions. | ||
Choose meat alternates as protein sources. | ||
Select plant-based protein sources occasionally. | ||
Any of the above. |
QUESTION 7
High intakes of animal protein sources are associated withserious health risks such as
increased cardiovascular disease. | ||
colon cancer. | ||
breast cancer. | ||
all of these. |
QUESTION 8
People who are semi-vegetarians eat
meat or animal products every other day. | ||
animal foods most of the time except on religious holidays. | ||
meat, milk, or eggs only periodically. | ||
any of the above. |
QUESTION 9
For people who wish to lose weight, most experts might advisethem to
consider eating more vegetarian protein sources. | ||
stay at the top of the Food Guide Pyramid for food choices. | ||
focus on the middle of the Food Guide Pyramid for choices. | ||
eat only plant-based proteins, completely eliminating meat. |
QUESTION 10
Kwashiorkor, a condition frequently found in the Republic ofGuinea, is characterized by
a diet lacking in a direct source of protein such as meat. | ||
a starch-based diet. | ||
a diet consisting of water and oil with lots of rice. | ||
all of these. |
