Because of various factors-your weight gain over the last 5 years,your hereditary predisposition to heart disease that runs in your family,and an interest in getting "back to nature"-you decide to go on a vegan diet,totally restricting your intake of all meat and dairy.Because you dislike taking pills of any sort,you depend upon your vegetable intake as the source for all nutrients for your body.When explaining this to your doctor beforehand,she cautions you about the possibility of low lysine and methionine levels.What is the problem?
A)You may be at risk for deficiency of certain essential amino acids.
B)Your insulin levels will be very low,causing lysine and methionine levels to also be low.
C)Plants have much more sugar and carbohydrates than meats.
D)There are not enough vitamins in a meatless diet to make enough lysine and methionine.
E)Plants contain less urea,uric acid,and creatinine than meats.

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The problem is that by restricting all meat and dairy, there is a possibility of low lysine and methionine levels as these are essential amino acids that are primarily obtained from animal-based sources. While plant sources can provide these amino acids, it may be difficult to consume adequate amounts to meet daily requirements.

Because of Various Factors-Your Weight Gain Over the Last 5