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rmenurse

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Which statement describes an association between protein intake and kidney function?
 
  a. Low-protein diets increase the risk for kidney stone formation.
  b. Restricting protein intake may slow the progression of kidney disease.
  c. High protein intakes over the long term represent a risk factor for kidney disease.
  d. Liberal protein intakes result in high urea production, which increases the long-term efficiency of the kidneys.
  e. High protein diets in childhood protect the kidneys from age- and illness-associated damage.

Question 2

Excessive amounts of homocysteine in the blood are thought to increase the risk for ____.
 
  a. cancer
  b. diabetes
  c. heart disease
  d. protein-energy malnutrition
  e. hypothyroidism


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shayla

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


rmenurse

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
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