The Dietary Regimen That Would Provide Optimal Nutrition for a Person

question 8

Multiple Choice

The dietary regimen that would provide optimal nutrition for a person who is recovering from an extended illness is a diet

• A) low in protein, fat, and carbohydrates; high in minerals and vitamins; and very low in fiber.
• B) providing adequate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins along with adequate water and fiber.
• C) high in protein, fiber, and fluid; low in carbohydrates; and adequate in vitamins and minerals.
• D) with essential amounts of vitamins and minerals; high in protein; and low in fat, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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Definitions:

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are characterized by having a carboxyl and an amino group.

DNA Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that can lead to variations in phenotype.

Altered Protein

A protein that has undergone changes in its structure due to mutations, modifications, or environmental conditions, potentially affecting its function.

Replication

The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself during cell division.