Question 1

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The weaker chemical bonds that form between amino acids that stabilize the structure create the ____________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary

Question 3

Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) wheat 
B) peanut butter 
C) navy beans 
D) milk 
A) wheat 
B) peanut butter 
C) navy beans 
D) milk

Question 5

Vegetarian diets are often low in dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Worldwide,approximately _______ of protein comes from animal sources.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 35% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 35% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 7

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A) recovery from injury 
B) weight training 
C) pregnancy 
D) kwashiorkor 
A) recovery from injury 
B) weight training 
C) pregnancy 
D) kwashiorkor

Question 8

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What would be the effect on protein digestion if insufficient amounts of gastrin were being produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Too much HCL would be produced,resulting in rapid protein digestion. 
B) Too little HCL would be produced,resulting in insufficient protein digestion. 
C) Too much amylase would be produced,inhibiting the digestion of protein. 
D) No effect; gastrin does not play a role in the secretion of enzymes or substances related to protein digestion. 
A) Too much HCL would be produced,resulting in rapid protein digestion. 
B) Too little HCL would be produced,resulting in insufficient protein digestion. 
C) Too much amylase would be produced,inhibiting the digestion of protein. 
D) No effect; gastrin does not play a role in the secretion of enzymes or substances related to protein digestion.

Question 10

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

Accepted Answer

A) the correct amount of 
B) excessive amounts of 
C) inadequate amounts of 
D) poor quality 
A) the correct amount of 
B) excessive amounts of 
C) inadequate amounts of 
D) poor quality

Question 11

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs will likely be in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen equilibrium 
B) positive nitrogen balance 
C) negative nitrogen balance 
A) nitrogen equilibrium 
B) positive nitrogen balance 
C) negative nitrogen balance

Question 12

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) how much of the food one eats 
B) the total amount of nitrogen in the blood 
C) how closely it meets amino acid needs 
D) the weight gained by a growing rat after eating the food protein for 10 days 
A) how much of the food one eats 
B) the total amount of nitrogen in the blood 
C) how closely it meets amino acid needs 
D) the weight gained by a growing rat after eating the food protein for 10 days

Question 13

If you were cut and needed to heal the wound,which type of protein would the body produce?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferritin 
B) Albumin 
C) Collagen 
D) Hemoglobin 
A) Ferritin 
B) Albumin 
C) Collagen 
D) Hemoglobin

Question 14

The functions of protein include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) providing structural support to body cells 
B) producing antibodies to fight infection 
C) contributing to acid-base balance 
D) All of these are functions of protein. 
A) providing structural support to body cells 
B) producing antibodies to fight infection 
C) contributing to acid-base balance 
D) All of these are functions of protein.

Question 15

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and,to a lesser extent,the kidneys to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) produce glucose from amino acids 
B) use fat stores to synthesize glucose 
C) convert glucose to glycogen in the liver 
D) All of the above will occur. 
A) produce glucose from amino acids 
B) use fat stores to synthesize glucose 
C) convert glucose to glycogen in the liver 
D) All of the above will occur.

Question 19

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 g/day 
B) 36 g/day 
C) 44 g/day 
D) 55 g/day 
A) 21 g/day 
B) 36 g/day 
C) 44 g/day 
D) 55 g/day

Question 20

Signs of protein deficiency may include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) edema 
B) mild to moderate weight loss 
C) poor resistance to infection 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) edema 
B) mild to moderate weight loss 
C) poor resistance to infection 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

The weaker chemical bonds that form between amino acids that stabilize the structure create the ____________ structure.

Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination.

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

Vegetarian diets are often low in dietary fiber.

Worldwide,approximately _______ of protein comes from animal sources.

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

What would be the effect on protein digestion if insufficient amounts of gastrin were being produced?

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs will likely be in ________.

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

If you were cut and needed to heal the wound,which type of protein would the body produce?

The functions of protein include ________.

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and,to a lesser extent,the kidneys to ________.

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Signs of protein deficiency may include ________.

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Exam 7: Proteins

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

The weaker chemical bonds that form between amino acids that stabilize the structure create the ____________ structure.

Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination.

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

Vegetarian diets are often low in dietary fiber.

Worldwide,approximately _______ of protein comes from animal sources.

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

What would be the effect on protein digestion if insufficient amounts of gastrin were being produced?

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs will likely be in ________.

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

If you were cut and needed to heal the wound,which type of protein would the body produce?

The functions of protein include ________.

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and,to a lesser extent,the kidneys to ________.

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Signs of protein deficiency may include ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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