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dmcintosh

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An overweight individual's protein needs are
 
  A) much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.
  B) not much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.
  C) twice that of a normal-weight person of similar height.
  D) lower than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.

Question 2

During prolonged starvation, the greatest amount of organ deterioration in the body occurs in the stomach and the intestinal tract.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



leahm14

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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