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jazziefee

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What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?
 a. The body cells will synthesize it.
  b. Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.
  c. Protein synthesis will be halted.
  d. Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one.

Question 2

Why is rest so essential to maintain metabolism and a healthy eight?



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Answer to Question 1

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High quality sleep helps the muscles to rebuild healthy tissue. The hormone ghrelin, which stimulates the appetite, can be increased due to a lack of sleep. This can lead to overeating that can result in weight gain.





 

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