Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 1AAATB
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The dietary approach that would help a girl to be a vegetarian, whereas not consuming the protein shakes.
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Nutrients can be defined as a substance which gives nourishment that is important for the maintenance of life and for growth and development. There are two major types of nutrients: micronutrients and macronutrients. The three chief classes of macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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Diamond and her family enjoy eating foods that are closer to nature. They have an indoor herb garden that they maintain year-round. To celebrate her love for plants and herbs, Diamond created a podcast encouraging her community to eat more plant-based foods. Diamond recently declared herself as a lacto-ovo vegetarian since she enjoys dairy products and eggs. Diamond is very active and likes the convenience of boiled eggs and nuts as protein sources. Do you think that Diamond can reasonably get enough protein from her new diet, considering she stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds?
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