Define and give examples of essential, semi-essential, strictly nonessential, and conditionally essential AAs.

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Chapter24: Energy- And Protein- Modified Diets For Metabolic And Respiratory Stress
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  1. Define and give examples of essential, semi-essential, strictly nonessential, and conditionally essential AAs.
  2. Give examples of circumstances when AAs would be conditionally essential.
  3. Describe how protein requirements (EAR and RDA) were determined.
  4. Describe nitrogen balance and what it’s used for.
  5. Calculate grams of N in grams of protein.
  6. Define protein quality and its contributors.
  7. Understand how to calculate an individual’s total protein requirement and tailor to life-stage/activity status.
  8. Know the AMDR for protein intake.
  9. Describe the difference between EAR and RDA for total protein and essential AAs.
  10. Describe current protein intake in the U.S. and potential complications of excessive protein intake.
  11. Describe PEM, marasmus, and kwashiorkor.
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