Click on the macronutrient above to jump to that section.     Proteins (continued)

 

Place your cursor over each of the possible consequences (at left below) to see if you know how high protein diets can affect health.

On the opposite side of this equation, there are many people who don't consume enough protein because of cost or availability or who, because of injury, metabolic stress, disease, or growth needs, have increased protein requirements. What are some possible health consequences of protein deficiency?

Place your cursor over each of the possible consequences (at right below) to see if you know how insufficient protein in diets can affect health.

 

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