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naturalchemist

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A nutrition class is learning about the relationship between protein and nitrogen. The assignment given to the class is to calculate how many grams of nitrogen are provided by 80 g of protein. What is the correct answer expressed in whole grams?
 
  A) 13 g B) 20 g C) 27 g D) 34 g

Question 2

The client is frustrated that she is not losing weight even though she is following the DASH plan. After reviewing her food log, the nurse recognizes which food might be the culprit?
 
  A) Black coffee B) Sweet iced tea C) Low-fat milk D) Fruit juice



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Answer to Question 1

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Eighty grams of protein provides approximately 13 g of nitrogen. The total amount of protein consumed (in grams) is divided by 6.25 because protein is 16 nitrogen by weight (80 g  6.25 = 13 g).

Answer to Question 2

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Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to obesity. The lack of satiety from liquid sugar may contribute to a positive calorie balance. They also displace the intake of more healthful beverages.





 

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