NUT Wk 10

Question 1

Protein is used nearly exclusively for ? when carbohydrate content is sufficient to meet ?

Answer 1

tissue building
energy needs

Question 2

what is the baseline RDA for protein intake?

Answer 2

0.8 g/kg body weight

Question 3

What is the baseline protein intake during pregnancy?

Answer 3

0.88-1.1g/kg

Question 4

protein waste products are ? and fluid intake should be adjusted to match increased protein intake

Answer 4

excreted in the urine

Question 5

for patient’s with Parkinson disease why is low protein diets important?

Answer 5

protein intake interferes with drug therapy

Question 6

for patient’s with chronic kidney disease, why would they have a low protein diet?

Answer 6

protein intake is generally reduced to minimize the burden of excreting urea and other nitrogen wastes

Question 7

What phytochemical interferes with calcium absorption?

Answer 7

oxalate

Question 8

what phytochemical interferes with zinc and iron absorption?

Answer 8

phytates

Question 9

what can help acidify urine?

Answer 9

cranberry juice