Q: total protein, 24 hr urine is this good or bad? protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl -my result <6) protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate. a1c, kidney panel, ua, lipid normal

Urine results: Your urine shows that you have virtually no protein in your urine, which is a good thing. Patients with proteinuria have an increased rate of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes which is related to the amount of protein in the urine both in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. What was the reason for the urine collection?

Q: why would my dr order a metabolic panel, lipid panel, c reactive protein test, hemoglobin a1c and a glucose test for poor eating and stomach pain?

See details: These are the routine tests done to look for underlying issues such as diabetes, hematologic, liver and kidney disease, etc. I agree that most of those tests may not be related directly to your symptoms.

Q: do carbs and lipids turn into lean muscle if you are working out?

Yes: Your body will use calories from any source: lipids, carbs, and proteins to make muscle if you're working out.

Q: what is the difference between fats, carbs, and protein?

Diet categories: Foods we eat are divided in to groupings based on their composition and functions they fufill for our bodies needs. Carbohydrates are sugars and starches and provide energy for the body in the form of glucose. Proteins also supply energy but are really necessary for tissue repair and growth and immune system and hormonal function.Fats provide fatty acids needed for cell and nerve growth.

Question 1

what is the nutritional difference between proteins, lipids and carbohydrates?

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Fats more calories: Fats are more energy dense- they have 9 calories per gram compared to 4 calories per gram in carbohydrates and proteins.

Question 2

what does carbohydrates and lipids have in common?

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Both foods: Our food should be a proper balance of protein, fat and carbohydrate. This can be achieved by a plant based diet.

Question 3

is cheese a lipid or a protein?

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Cheese: cheese is a food it has protein and lipid components

Question 4

do doctors think it's healthier to get your calories from carbohydrates or lipids?

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Caloric intake: Balance of the dietary intake for calories, not a single source of calories as "better" is what is absolutely necessary. With each dietary source--protein, carb, fats--comes vitamins, minerals, and proteins unique to each source which are essential in the diet.

Question 5

i recently had my labs done for an annual physical and had my ast (66) . my ast (31), alp (60), bilirubin (.7), proteins and albumin (5.0). lipids normal except high ldl (114). bmi is slightly under 30 follow up showed normal hep b, c and iron?

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: Need normal ranges for this lab for people like you. I do not trust being able to convert abbreviations into what they mean.

Question 6

not a drinker. my ultrasnd says mild enlarged & fatty liver. i'v high biliru- 2.1(dir-0.5,ind-1.6).sgpt/sgot- just high. alp - ok ,proteins - ok.lipid profile - ok. panc - ok. esr -8, cbc- normal, blood sug - ok, kidney -ok.no hep b/c. is it serious?

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Large fatty liver: What were your lipids? What is your B12? vgetarian?   Increased bili  is  seen in low B12 and NAFLD is associated.. Also  unconjugated bili is from hemolysis ( meds or G6PD-middle east), B- thalessemia( congenital),  medications,  diseases affecting  conjugation( Gilbert's-Mediterranean ) Exposed to chemicals? carbon tetrachloride medications? gemfibrizol?   Would avoid tylenol (acetaminophen) f/u/ w /doc

Question 7

total protein, 24 hr urine
is this good or bad? 
protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl -my result <6)
protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate. a1c, kidney panel, ua, lipid normal

Accepted Answer

Urine results: Your urine shows that you have virtually no protein in your urine, which is a good thing.  Patients with proteinuria have an increased rate of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes which is related to the amount of protein in the urine both in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. What was the reason for the urine collection?

Question 8

why would my dr order a metabolic panel, lipid panel, c reactive protein test, hemoglobin a1c and a glucose test for poor eating and stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: These are the routine tests done to look for underlying issues such as diabetes, hematologic, liver and kidney disease, etc. I agree that most of those tests may not be related directly to your symptoms.

Question 9

do carbs and lipids turn into lean muscle if you are working out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body will use calories from any source: lipids, carbs, and proteins to make muscle if you're working out.

Question 10

what is the difference between fats, carbs, and protein?

Accepted Answer

Diet categories: Foods we eat are divided in to groupings based on their composition and functions they fufill for our bodies needs. Carbohydrates are sugars and starches and provide energy for the body in the form of glucose. Proteins also supply energy but are really necessary for tissue repair and growth and immune system and hormonal function.Fats provide fatty acids needed for cell and nerve growth.

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I recently had my labs done for an annual physical and had my ast (66) . my ast (31), alp (60), bilirubin (.7), proteins and albumin (5.0). lipids normal except high ldl (114). bmi is slightly under 30 follow up showed normal hep b, c and iron?

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Not a drinker. my ultrasnd says mild enlarged & fatty liver. i'v high biliru- 2.1(dir-0.5,ind-1.6).sgpt/sgot- just high. alp - ok ,proteins - ok.lipid profile - ok. panc - ok. esr -8, cbc- normal, blood sug - ok, kidney -ok.no hep b/c. is it serious?

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Total protein, 24 hr urine is this good or bad? protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl -my result <6) protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate. a1c, kidney panel, ua, lipid normal

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Why would my dr order a metabolic panel, lipid panel, c reactive protein test, hemoglobin a1c and a glucose test for poor eating and stomach pain?

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Do carbs and lipids turn into lean muscle if you are working out?

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What is the difference between fats, carbs, and protein?

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