Author Question: Although amino acids are a secondary source of energy, their primary function is to ____. a. build ... (Read 88 times)

futuristic · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Although amino acids are a secondary source of energy, their primary function is to ____.
a. build proteins needed by the body
b. provide essential water-soluble vitamins
c. produce insulin
d. supply most of the kcalories in the average American diet
e. denature proteins

Question 2

Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of diabetes mellitus among African Americans.

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

Concurrent with obesity is a disproportionately high rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus among African Americanstwice the rate of diabetes and twice the number of incidents of complications compared to whites. There is a genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes mellitus, but also a significant relationship with lifestyle factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and westernized dietary habits.