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Most fad diets focus on restricting certain types of foods and nutrients. What do you think would happen if someone
ate an extremely low-protein diet without the approval of a doctor? What side effects might the person experience?

Answer 1

Protein builds and repairs body tissues. So, a person who eats a low-protein diet might experience symptoms such as slow wound healing. This person might also start losing muscle mass because the body uses skeletal muscle to make protein when needed.

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Answer 2

Protein is what helps build muscle and prolongs the feeling of being full. People who have a protein deficiency can experience edema (swelling), loss of muscle mass, and weakness/ fatigue.