Question

a dietician examines the diet of a patient who is complaining that he is unable to build muscle mass. the patient eats mainly fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, bread, and some fats and oils.
which type of supplement will the dietician most likely recommend?
nucleic acids
amino acids

Explanation:

Muscle mass is mainly built from proteins. Proteins are made up of amino acids. The patient's diet (fruits, vegetables, pasta, bread, fats, oils) lacks a significant source of amino - rich foods (like meat, dairy, legumes for a non - meat source). Nucleic acids are important for genetic information and cell function but not the primary building block for muscle mass like amino acids.

Answer:

amino acids