Assignment task: The textbook discusses protein metabolism and recommendations from daily protein consumption in recent years, several diets (carnivore, ketogenic) advocate for high protein consumption. Many who follow this diet claim extreme health benefits (improved body composition, increased energy, mental clarity, etc) from following these protocols.
With this information in mind, answer and discuss the following questions.
1. If an individual consumes twice as much protein as the body needs, what happens to the extra protein?
2. What, if any, a health risks may be associated with very high protein consumption?
3. Discuss the recommendations you would give to a friend or family member who wishes to try one of these high protein diets.
4. Explain why you would give those recommendations.