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fox · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Why might physical activity, and especially resistance exercise, actually decrease a person's dietary protein requirements?

Question 2

Shelly, a breastfeeding mom, is obtaining the equivalent of 8 cups of water per day from foods and beverages and feels that she is drinking enough water. How many more cups of fluid should Shelly really be consuming per day?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Physical activity may trigger your body to become more efficient in its use of amino acids and proteins, resulting in decreased protein turnover and ultimately a decreased requirement for dietary protein.

Answer to Question 2

d