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Lack of protein in the diet can lead to muscle wasting, weakened immune function, and delayed recovery from illness or injury, as well as conditions like kwashiorkor in severe cases. Conversely, excess protein intake can strain the kidneys, lead to dehydration, and increase the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues due to higher saturated fat consumption often associated with protein sources. Balancing protein intake is essential for maintaining overall health.
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What happens if you consume excess protein?
If individuals consume protein in excess of the amount needed, the extra protein will not be stored as protein. It will convert to fat and stored as fat.
What is protein malnutrition caused by?
Lack of protein, I suppose.
What is the meaning of proteinuria?
Excess protein in the urine.
What is the excess of serum protein in the urine?
proteinuria
Is there any connection between excess body hair growth and excess protein in body?
no
What happens to the excess protein in the body?
Often when people consume excess protein, the ammonia formed as a by-product of protein metabolism cannot be eliminated through urine, as it usually is. In this case, it is lost in sweat.
Excess dietary protein is stored as protein in the liver and muscle is this true or false?
False
Movement of chemicals from an excess to a lack?
Diffusion
What is a sudden lack of availability?
Excess Demand.
Excess protein in the diet does what?
Excess protein in the diet can lead to several health issues, including increased strain on the kidneys due to the need to excrete excess nitrogen from protein metabolism. It may also result in weight gain if it contributes to an overall caloric surplus, as excess protein can be converted to fat for storage. Additionally, a high-protein diet may lead to nutrient imbalances if it displaces other essential food groups, potentially causing deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
What causes lack of protein?
lack of protein is usually associated with vegans,vegetarians but is when the person is not receiving enough protein though their diet and usually stems from not eating meat as that is the main source of protein for humans.
How is excess protein stored?
If proteins are not used for growth repair and making new cells it may be respired to provide energy
