Some people choose vegetarianism because of their concern about this side effect of meat production.

The body can make __________ nonessential amino acids.

High-protein diets of predominately animal sources are associated with high __________.

Unlike lipids and carbohydrates, proteins are __________.

Which of the following is a protein?

Pregnant women are in __________ nitrogen balance.

Which of the following vegetarian foods is almost identical in quality to meat?

brown rice

soybeans

kidney beans

nuts

Vitamin C and the B vitamins are all __________ vitamins.

nonessential

water-soluble

discretionary

fat-soluble

Trace minerals are those we need to consume in amounts less than __________ mg per day.