Question
A high-protein diet can affect the kidneys by:
Multiple select question.
increasing the production of urea.
contributing to kidney stones.
reducing urine output.
reducing the risk of kidney disease.
Multiple select question.
increasing the production of urea.
contributing to kidney stones.
reducing urine output.
reducing the risk of kidney disease.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A high-protein diet can affect the kidneys in the following ways:
- **Increasing the production of urea.** High protein intake increases the production of urea, a waste product formed from the metabolism of protein.
- **Contributing to kidney stones.** High protein diets can lead to an increase in calcium and uric acid levels, potentially contributing to the development of kidney stones.
The other options:
- **Reducing urine output:** This is generally not a direct effect of a high-protein diet; in fact, it may increase urine output due to increased waste product elimination.
- **Reducing the risk of kidney disease:** This is not accurate, as a high-protein diet might actually pose risks for those with preexisting kidney conditions and could potentially contribute to further kidney impairment.
So the correct selections are: **increasing the production of urea** and **contributing to kidney stones.**
- **Increasing the production of urea.** High protein intake increases the production of urea, a waste product formed from the metabolism of protein.
- **Contributing to kidney stones.** High protein diets can lead to an increase in calcium and uric acid levels, potentially contributing to the development of kidney stones.
The other options:
- **Reducing urine output:** This is generally not a direct effect of a high-protein diet; in fact, it may increase urine output due to increased waste product elimination.
- **Reducing the risk of kidney disease:** This is not accurate, as a high-protein diet might actually pose risks for those with preexisting kidney conditions and could potentially contribute to further kidney impairment.
So the correct selections are: **increasing the production of urea** and **contributing to kidney stones.**