Question

In cases of renal insufficiency, what should take in place of proteins?

(a) Triglycerides

(b) Essential Amino Acids

(c) Glucose

(d) Vitamin K

I had been asked this question during a job interview.

This question is from Nutrition in portion Rehabilitation and Recovery of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Essential Amino Acids

To explain I would say: A protein is a long chain of various amino acids which may or may not be needed by the body. Since proteins are the building blocks of the body, doing away with proteins cannot be done however taking proteins will harm the damaged kidney. In such cases, essential amino acids are ingested instead of taking in proteins. These essential amino acids are directly absorbed by the body. This allows the body to function normally and the pressure on the kidney is kept at the minimum.