Question

Following is the urine analysis report of a person. Analyze and suggest the changes he should bring in his lifestyle.
$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{Compound}& \text{Unit}& \text{Result}& \text{Normal range}\\ \text{Urea}& \text{gm/day}& \text{8}& \text{12-20}\\ \text{Glucose}& \text{mmol/L}& \text{1.2}& \text{0-0.8}\\ \text{Chlorides}& \text{mEq/L}& 38& \text{25-40}\\ \text{Uric acid}& \text{gm/day}& 596& \text{250-750}\\ \text{Calcium}& \text{mg/day}& \text{283}& \text{100-300}\end{array}$$

• A. He should decrease the consumption of protein rich foods.
• B. He should consume less amount of sugars.
• C. He should drink less amount of water.
• D. He should increase the consumption of protein rich foods.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B He should consume less amount of sugars.
D He should increase the consumption of protein rich foods.

$\bullet$ From the given report, we can see that, the values of urea and glucose are not in the normal range.
$\bullet$ The person has less amount of urea than the normal range. This means he should increase the consumption of proteins as proteins are broken down to form urea.
$\bullet$ He has high amount of glucose in his urine. This is because his food has a lot of sugar in it. This sugar is broken down to give glucose.
$\bullet$ As glucose is excess in his body, it is excreted through the urine.
$\bullet$ Drinking less amount of water is not good for health.