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A person who has had a renal transplant should regulate the intake of ______(a) carbohydrates(b) proteins(c) fats(d) vitaminsThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Nutrition topic in section Rehabilitation and Recovery of Clinical Science

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Correct answer is (b) proteins

Easy explanation: Kidneys are the site of BLOOD PURIFICATION and the waste that is FLUSHED out is mostly nitrogenous in NATURE. This nitrogenous waste is produced due to the breakdown of proteins and amino acids. Thus, to reduce the pressure on kidneys, the intake of proteins is REDUCED.



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