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The RDN measured Lucy’s waist circumference at 38 inches. What does this value indicate about Lucy’s body fat distribution?

Lucy has been consuming more calories than she needs, which is contributing to gradual weight gain. Using the Single Nutrient Report: Calories, which food contributed most of Lucy’s calories on this day?

Focus Figure Protein Digestion Overview How do proteins in food become body proteins? First, food proteins are dismantled into individual amino acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. In addition to absorbing amino acids from foods, the body is also able to recycle amino acids from proteins already present in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks used to construct proteins, but they can also be converted to carbohydrates, fat, or energy depending on the needs of the body Review focus figure and  the processes involved in the digestion and absorption of proteins. Then complete the following activities. Focus Figure Protein Digestion.pdf

Amino acids found in the amino acid pool __________.

Examine Lucy’s MyPlate Report. Even though Lucy is consuming more calories than she needs, she falls short of his MyPlate recommendations for servings of

Place the statements in the correct sequential order of protein digestion and absorption.

Mark is lifting weights with the goal of trying to build muscle. What would be the best dietary advice for him?

Nitrogen that has been removed during deamination __________.

A chain of two amino acids is referred to as a __________.

Review The Building Blocks of Proteins and answer the associated questions.