KINE 4020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Veganism, Peanut Butter, Cardiovascular Disease

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 4020
• Professor: Roger Kelton

Document Summary

Protein serves the following functions: (1) growth and maintenance of tissues, (2) acting as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies, (3) maintenance of fluid and acid base balance, (4) assisting in the transport of nutrients, clotting of blood, and provision of eyesight: protein energy malnutrition may lead to kwashiorkor, marasmus, or a mix of the two diseases. Scientists measure the body"s daily nitrogen losses in urine, feces, sweat, and skin under controlled conditions and then estimate how much protein would be needed to replace these losses: as many people have adopted high protein diets in order to lose weight, the health care practitioner should understand the benefits and potential health risks involved with such a diet, the scientific community has observed that individuals who consume vegetarian diets often live a health conscious lifestyle and have a reduced rate of chronic disease (obesity, cancer, heart disease).