Author Question: A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 ... (Read 783 times)

Marty · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein intake?
a. This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading carbohydrate for some of the protein.
b. This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading fat for some of the protein.
c. Although this exceeds the recommendation for his sport he will benefit from the additional protein as the body converts it to muscle mass.
d. This is an extremely toxic level that may cause serious health problems.
e. His body will adjust to the higher protein intake to require that amount on a regular basis.

Question 2

Your friend is very excited about the prospect of using corn as a source of bio-fuels to help lessen the nation's dependency on fossil fuels. You are a little concerned about the use of corn for bio-fuels for a couple of reasons. Explain your concerns to your friend.

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

While it is commendable that crops are being harvested for fuel, corn is also used to feed people, livestock. The additional demand for corn for bio-fuel places a burden on the fields and farmers that produce corn. The lure of higher profits from bio-fuel production may encourage farmers to sell their crops to alternative energy producers instead of distributing their crops to people as a food source.
Also, vast areas of natural lands may be converted into fields to grow corn for bio-fuel production. This will further reduce the biodiversity that is so important for the health and future of the planet.