Question 1

During periods of starvation, the carbon skeletons of amino acids are used for energy and for gluconeogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The most abundant protein in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  phenylalanine. 
C)  asparagine. 
D)  collagen. 
A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  phenylalanine. 
C)  asparagine. 
D)  collagen. D

Question 3

The average adult (age 19 and older) should consume how many grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight (g/kg)?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.8 
B)  8.0 
C)  0.6 
D)  0.8 
A)  1.8 
B)  8.0 
C)  0.6 
D)  0.8 D

Question 4

What is the difference between an essential amino acid and a nonessential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

Essential amino acids must be

Question 5

Enzymes are biological catalysts that slow down reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under what circumstances are the body's proteins broken down to provide energy for the body? Is this a good thing to have happen?

Accepted Answer

Proteins are broken down to provide ener

Question 7

A classic symptom of severe kwashiorkor is  _________of the legs, feet, and stomach.

Accepted Answer

A)  edema 
B)  hirsutism 
C)  necrosis 
D)  redness 
A)  edema 
B)  hirsutism 
C)  necrosis 
D)  redness

Question 8

Denaturation of a protein results in

Accepted Answer

A)  tighter folding of the protein. 
B)  alterations in the protein's function. 
C)  binding of amino acids. 
D)  the removal of amino acids. 
A)  tighter folding of the protein. 
B)  alterations in the protein's function. 
C)  binding of amino acids. 
D)  the removal of amino acids.

Question 9

What is the approximate protein requirement for a 24- year- old female who weighs 125 pounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 gram 
B)  48 grams 
C)  56 grams 
D)  35 grams 
A)  45 gram 
B)  48 grams 
C)  56 grams 
D)  35 grams

Question 10

A diet high in _________ and low in calcium may lead to osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrates 
A)  fats 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrates

Question 11

Vegetarians can consume adequate protein only by eating a variety of vegetables and fish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A diet that is too high in protein can increase the risk for all of the following conditions except

Accepted Answer

A)  PKU. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  kidney stones. 
A)  PKU. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  kidney stones.

Question 13

The absorption of zinc is inhibited by animal protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The iron and zinc needs of vegetarians tend to be higher than those of nonvegetarians, in part due to _________ in grains, which inhibits the absorption of zinc and iron from foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  phytate 
B)  beta- carotene 
C)  polyphenols 
D)  fiber 
A)  phytate 
B)  beta- carotene 
C)  polyphenols 
D)  fiber

Question 15

Which of the following molecules is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  antibody 
B)  collagen 
C)  insulin 
D)  hemoglobin 
A)  antibody 
B)  collagen 
C)  insulin 
D)  hemoglobin

Question 16

The absorption of amino acids occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  mouth. 
A)  small intestine. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  mouth.

Question 17

A person fighting a fever would be in _________ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  double- negative 
B)  positive 
C)  equal 
D)  negative 
A)  double- negative 
B)  positive 
C)  equal 
D)  negative

Question 18

After a meal, proteins help increase  _________more than do either carbohydrates or fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  hunger 
B)  thirst 
C)  satiety 
D)  nausea 
A)  hunger 
B)  thirst 
C)  satiety 
D)  nausea

Question 19

Which of the following foods has the lowest protein content?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 oz. cheese 
B)  1/2 cup pasta 
C)  1/2 cup cooked broccoli 
D)  1 cup melon 
A)  1 oz. cheese 
B)  1/2 cup pasta 
C)  1/2 cup cooked broccoli 
D)  1 cup melon

Question 20

Which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high- protein, low- carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  fish 
B)  fruits 
C)  poultry 
D)  dairy 
A)  fish 
B)  fruits 
C)  poultry 
D)  dairy

During periods of starvation, the carbon skeletons of amino acids are used for energy and for gluconeogenesis.

The most abundant protein in the body is

The average adult (age 19 and older) should consume how many grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight (g/kg)?

What is the difference between an essential amino acid and a nonessential amino acid?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that slow down reactions.

Under what circumstances are the body's proteins broken down to provide energy for the body? Is this a good thing to have happen?

A classic symptom of severe kwashiorkor is _________of the legs, feet, and stomach.

Denaturation of a protein results in

What is the approximate protein requirement for a 24- year- old female who weighs 125 pounds?

A diet high in _________ and low in calcium may lead to osteoporosis.

Vegetarians can consume adequate protein only by eating a variety of vegetables and fish.

A diet that is too high in protein can increase the risk for all of the following conditions except

The absorption of zinc is inhibited by animal protein.

The iron and zinc needs of vegetarians tend to be higher than those of nonvegetarians, in part due to _________ in grains, which inhibits the absorption of zinc and iron from foods.

Which of the following molecules is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues?

The absorption of amino acids occurs in the

A person fighting a fever would be in _________ nitrogen balance.

After a meal, proteins help increase _________more than do either carbohydrates or fat.

Which of the following foods has the lowest protein content?

Which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high- protein, low- carbohydrate diet?

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The Basics of Digestion

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Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

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Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

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Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

During periods of starvation, the carbon skeletons of amino acids are used for energy and for gluconeogenesis.

The most abundant protein in the body is

The average adult (age 19 and older) should consume how many grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight (g/kg)?

What is the difference between an essential amino acid and a nonessential amino acid?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that slow down reactions.

Under what circumstances are the body's proteins broken down to provide energy for the body? Is this a good thing to have happen?

A classic symptom of severe kwashiorkor is _________of the legs, feet, and stomach.

Denaturation of a protein results in

What is the approximate protein requirement for a 24- year- old female who weighs 125 pounds?

A diet high in _________ and low in calcium may lead to osteoporosis.

Vegetarians can consume adequate protein only by eating a variety of vegetables and fish.

A diet that is too high in protein can increase the risk for all of the following conditions except

The absorption of zinc is inhibited by animal protein.

The iron and zinc needs of vegetarians tend to be higher than those of nonvegetarians, in part due to _________ in grains, which inhibits the absorption of zinc and iron from foods.

Which of the following molecules is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues?

The absorption of amino acids occurs in the

A person fighting a fever would be in _________ nitrogen balance.

After a meal, proteins help increase _________more than do either carbohydrates or fat.

Which of the following foods has the lowest protein content?

Which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high- protein, low- carbohydrate diet?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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