Question

a child suffering from protein deficiency develops edema. this is an example of proteins role in: supporting growth and maintenance. building enzymes and hormones. maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance maintaining acid - base balance. question 38 (2 points) an adolescent girl has decided to adhere to a vegetarian diet and has selected a tossed green salad, whole - wheat crackers, and apple juice for lunch. what would you advise her about her complementary protein sources? she has made good choices of complementary protein foods. adding garbanzo beans to her salad would provide the protein combination she needs. she has to include milk or cheese with her meal or there will not be enough protein. question 39 (2 points) what is one of the risks of consuming a diet high in protein? significant loss of calcium from the body in urine increased risk of heart disease with high intakes of fatty meats and whole milk increased risk of heart disease with high intakes of legumes and nuts

Explanation:

1. Protein deficiency - induced edema is due to the role of protein in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. When protein levels are low, fluid leaks out of blood vessels into tissues causing edema.
2. A tossed green salad, whole - wheat crackers, and apple juice lack complete proteins. Garbanzo beans are a good source of complementary protein to add to the salad to provide a complete amino - acid profile.
3. A high - protein diet, especially one high in animal proteins, can lead to significant loss of calcium from the body in urine.

Answer:

1. maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
2. Adding garbanzo beans to her salad would provide the protein combination she needs.
3. significant loss of calcium from the body in urine