NURSING 3100 EXAM 3 Questions & Answers 100% Correct(SCORED A+)

Why is it important to have sufficient carbohydrates in the diet to "spare" protein? - ANSWER- want to avoid negative nitrogen balance -protein- sparing effect is all about making sure the protein you consume is not being used as energy - spare protein from being used by energy --> you help ensure body has all it needs to fill proteins other roles in body If diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what happens to protein synthesis? - ANSWER- will be halted List 3 risks of over consumption of high protein foods on a long-term basis. - ANSWER1. limited dietary fiber 2. potential for vitamin/mineral deficiencies 3. animal protein foods- also high in fat and associated in these co-morbidities - coronary artery disease - cancer - type II diabetes - hypertension Body builders who consume large amounts of powdered protein supplements are at risk for adverse consequences? - ANSWER- increased urinary frequency --> puts points at risk for dehydration - microvascular damage to the kidney - excess protein is stored as fat, rather than contributing to muscle mass Give 3 examples of clinical condition that would put a patient in negative nitrogen balance - ANSWER- = value of protein they are excreting is much higher than the val