Question 1

The conditions known as acidosis and alkalosis refer to a disruption of the body's

Accepted Answer

A) pH balance. 
B) protein balance. 
C) nitrogen balance. 
D) endogenous metabolism. 
A) pH balance. 
B) protein balance. 
C) nitrogen balance. 
D) endogenous metabolism.

Question 2

In kwashiorkor, what mineral is often present in an unbound form that promotes bacterial growth?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Arsenic 
D) Calcium 
A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Arsenic 
D) Calcium

Question 3

The body's need for water increases on a diet high in

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) carbohydrate. 
C) saturated fat. 
D) unsaturated fat. 
A) protein. 
B) carbohydrate. 
C) saturated fat. 
D) unsaturated fat.

Question 4

A person who is starving is losing

Accepted Answer

A) fat only. 
B) glycogen only. 
C) glycogen and fat only. 
D) glycogen, protein, and fat. 
A) fat only. 
B) glycogen only. 
C) glycogen and fat only. 
D) glycogen, protein, and fat.

Question 5

Which of the following food proteins has the best assortment of essential amino acids for the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Egg 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Gelatin 
A) Egg 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Gelatin

Question 6

What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased uptake of circulating fats 
B) Increased absorption of dietary fats 
C) Inability of adipose tissue to remove circulating fats 
D) Inability of the liver to synthesize lipoproteins for fat export 
A) Increased uptake of circulating fats 
B) Increased absorption of dietary fats 
C) Inability of adipose tissue to remove circulating fats 
D) Inability of the liver to synthesize lipoproteins for fat export

Question 7

What term describes the illness a child develops when the next child is born?

Accepted Answer

A) Marasmus 
B) Kwashiorkor 
C) Psychomalnutrition 
D) Postbirth malnutrition 
A) Marasmus 
B) Kwashiorkor 
C) Psychomalnutrition 
D) Postbirth malnutrition

Question 8

What amino acid supplement has been advertised in the popular media for treating herpes infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Lysine 
B) Arginine 
C) Tryptophan 
D) Phenylalanine 
A) Lysine 
B) Arginine 
C) Tryptophan 
D) Phenylalanine

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of a person's genes are similar to that of an unrelated person?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 99.9 
A) 20 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 99.9

Question 10

All of the following are known to raise homocysteine levels except

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol intake. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) coffee consumption. 
D) excess arginine intake. 
A) alcohol intake. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) coffee consumption. 
D) excess arginine intake.

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered to be a source of high-quality protein in human nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Egg 
C) Corn 
D) Fish 
A) Soy 
B) Egg 
C) Corn 
D) Fish

Question 12

In general, the protein quality in grains would be most improved by the addition of a plant protein rich in

Accepted Answer

A) lysine. 
B) tryptophan. 
C) phenylalanine. 
D) glutamic acid. 
A) lysine. 
B) tryptophan. 
C) phenylalanine. 
D) glutamic acid.

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of children worldwide have protein-energy malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 25 
D) 50 
A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 25 
D) 50

Question 14

Approximately how many different proteins are present in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 10,000 
C) 30,000 
D) 1 million 
A) 500 
B) 10,000 
C) 30,000 
D) 1 million

Question 15

The process whereby messenger RNA is made from a DNA template is

Accepted Answer

A) expression. 
B) sequencing. 
C) transcription. 
D) ribosome assembly. 
A) expression. 
B) sequencing. 
C) transcription. 
D) ribosome assembly.

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of whey protein?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a high-priced protein supplement 
B) It is chemically extracted from gelatin 
C) It is a waste product of cheese production 
D) Regular consumption by athletes enhances performance 
A) It is a high-priced protein supplement 
B) It is chemically extracted from gelatin 
C) It is a waste product of cheese production 
D) Regular consumption by athletes enhances performance

Question 17

What is a ribosome?

Accepted Answer

A) A template for protein synthesis 
B) A hard knot of subcutaneous protein mass 
C) A structure upon which proteins are assembled 
D) An antibody synthesized by specialized immune cells 
A) A template for protein synthesis 
B) A hard knot of subcutaneous protein mass 
C) A structure upon which proteins are assembled 
D) An antibody synthesized by specialized immune cells

Question 18

The body's usual response to detection of antigens is to synthesize

Accepted Answer

A) mutations. 
B) antibodies. 
C) erythrocytes. 
D) whey protein. 
A) mutations. 
B) antibodies. 
C) erythrocytes. 
D) whey protein.

Question 19

In comparison to the composition of carbohydrates and fats, which element found in proteins makes them unique?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon 
B) Oxygen 
C) Nitrogen 
D) Hydrogen 
A) Carbon 
B) Oxygen 
C) Nitrogen 
D) Hydrogen

Question 20

What digestive enzyme would be most affected in people who are unable to produce hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Pepsin 
B) Transaminase 
C) Pancreatic protease 
D) Intestinal peptidase 
A) Pepsin 
B) Transaminase 
C) Pancreatic protease 
D) Intestinal peptidase

Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

The conditions known as acidosis and alkalosis refer to a disruption of the body's

In kwashiorkor, what mineral is often present in an unbound form that promotes bacterial growth?

The body's need for water increases on a diet high in

A person who is starving is losing

Which of the following food proteins has the best assortment of essential amino acids for the human body?

What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein deficiency?

What term describes the illness a child develops when the next child is born?

What amino acid supplement has been advertised in the popular media for treating herpes infections?

Approximately what percentage of a person's genes are similar to that of an unrelated person?

All of the following are known to raise homocysteine levels except

Which of the following is not considered to be a source of high-quality protein in human nutrition?

In general, the protein quality in grains would be most improved by the addition of a plant protein rich in

Approximately what percentage of children worldwide have protein-energy malnutrition?

Approximately how many different proteins are present in the human body?

The process whereby messenger RNA is made from a DNA template is

Which of the following is a feature of whey protein?

What is a ribosome?

The body's usual response to detection of antigens is to synthesize

In comparison to the composition of carbohydrates and fats, which element found in proteins makes them unique?

What digestive enzyme would be most affected in people who are unable to produce hydrochloric acid?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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