Author Question: The recommended dietary intake of protein for adults is: a. 0.5 g/kg. b. 0.8 g/kg. c. 1.0 g/kg. ... (Read 21 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The recommended dietary intake of protein for adults is:

a. 0.5 g/kg.
b. 0.8 g/kg.
c. 1.0 g/kg.
d. 1.5 g/kg.

Question 2

Protein catabolism is increased in health problems such as:

a. severe burns.
b. severe obesity.
c. hypothyroidism.
d. food allergies.

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
After a serious burn, the damaged skin and underlying tissues have to be broken down before they can be repaired. This results in massive catabolism. In obesity, protein anabolism and catabolism are probably in balance, unless the individual is actively gaining or losing weight. Hypothyroidism would result in decreased energy expenditure but would not have a large effect on protein metabolism. Food allergies do not generally affect protein metabolism.