Some people believe that simply eating more protein increase…

Some people believe that simply eating more protein increases muscle mass. While adequate protein intake provides the building blocks for synthesis of new muscle tissue, repetitive stress on the muscles (through exercise) is necessary to increase muscle mass. Excessive protein intake can actually be harmful. Which of the following are possible consequences of excessive protein intake?

Beverly is a college student who has been exercising regular…

Beverly is a college student who has been exercising regularly but still gained an unexpected amount of weight over the past year. Her roommate noticed that Beverly has been increasingly preoccupied with her weight and is immediately excusing herself to the bathroom after meals. Beverly eventually admits to her roommate that she makes herself throw up after eating because she feels so guilty about all of the calories she just consumed. Which of the following most accurately describes Beverly’s condition?