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  2. Protein toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Protein toxicity is the effect of the buildup of protein metabolic waste compounds, like urea, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine. Protein toxicity has many causes, including urea cycle disorders, genetic mutations, excessive protein intake, and insufficient kidney function, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury .

  3. Kwashiorkor - Wikipedia

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    Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition associated with a low-protein diet. [2] The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastrointestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water. [7]

  4. Primary nutritional groups - Wikipedia

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    Herbivores and carnivores are examples of organisms that obtain carbon and electrons or hydrogen from living organic matter. Chemoorganotrophs are organisms which use the chemical energy in organic compounds as their energy source and obtain electrons or hydrogen from the organic compounds, including sugars (i.e. glucose), fats and proteins. [2]

  5. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    During the first year, an infant's birth weight triples, and by age five, their birth length doubles. Brain volume doubles within the first 12 months and triples by 36 months. To support this rapid growth, solid foods are introduced after six months to supplement breast milk or infant formula. [164]

  6. These 18 high-protein foods will help you feel strong and ...

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    Dietitians love and recommend these high-protein foods. ... Zumpano says most people she works with need closer to 1 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight in a day. Another way to ...

  7. List of foods by protein content - Wikipedia

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    Natural protein concentrates (often used in bodybuilding or as sports dietary supplements): Soy protein isolate (prepared with sodium or potassium): 80.66; Whey protein isolate: 79; Egg white, dried: 81.1; Spirulina alga, dried: 57.45 (more often quoted as 55 to 77) Baker's yeast: 38.33; Hemp husks 30

  8. 18 High Protein Foods That Will Boost Your Health - AOL

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    Westend61/Getty Images. Protein Content: 12.5 g protein per four ounce serving. Nutritional Information per Serving: 111 calories, 5 g fat, 4 g carbs Ways to Prepare: on its own or mixed with ...

  9. Protein (nutrient) - Wikipedia

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    Strength-training athletes may increase their daily protein intake to a maximum of 1.4–1.8 g per kg body weight to enhance muscle protein synthesis, or to make up for the loss of amino acid oxidation during exercise. Many athletes maintain a high-protein diet as part of their training. In fact, some athletes who specialize in anaerobic sports ...