Question 1

On a protein supplement label, what does the term pre-digested mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  A carrier is not needed for absorption 
B)  Absorption will be faster when compared to food proteins 
C)  Proteins have been exposed to enzymes during processing 
D)  Caloric content is lower than food proteins 
A)  A carrier is not needed for absorption 
B)  Absorption will be faster when compared to food proteins 
C)  Proteins have been exposed to enzymes during processing 
D)  Caloric content is lower than food proteins

Question 2

What is the amino acid pool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total amount of amino acids in the body 
B)  Total amount of amino acids in the skeletal muscles 
C)  Amino acids recently absorbed that are in need of transport 
D)  Amino acids circulating in the blood or fluid between cells 
A)  Total amount of amino acids in the body 
B)  Total amount of amino acids in the skeletal muscles 
C)  Amino acids recently absorbed that are in need of transport 
D)  Amino acids circulating in the blood or fluid between cells

Question 3

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  essential 
B)  dispensable 
C)  indispensable 
D)  complete 
A)  essential 
B)  dispensable 
C)  indispensable 
D)  complete

Question 4

Which of the following foods contain(s) both proteins and carbohydrates but limited fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole eggs 
B)  Beef 
C)  Poultry 
D)  Nonfat dairy 
A)  Whole eggs 
B)  Beef 
C)  Poultry 
D)  Nonfat dairy

Question 5

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c. Complete protein
d. Incomplete protein
e. Complementary protein
f. Branched chain amino acid
-Rice and beans

Accepted Answer

The answer of a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c....

Question 7

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alanine 
B)  phenylalanine 
C)  glutamine 
D)  leucine 
A)  alanine 
B)  phenylalanine 
C)  glutamine 
D)  leucine

Question 8

Low protein intake is most common in athletes who restrict their __________, a situation that commonly occurs in sports such as distance running, wrestling, gymnastics, and figure skating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low protein intake is most common in...

Question 9

Transamination refers to the removal of the amino group from an amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c. Complete protein
d. Incomplete protein
e. Complementary protein
f. Branched chain amino acid
-Animal

Accepted Answer

The answer of a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c....

Question 11

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  carbon 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  hydrogen 
A)  sodium 
B)  carbon 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  hydrogen

Question 12

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibits protein synthesis 
B)  Blocks nitrogen excretion 
C)  Increases amino acid uptake 
D)  No effect on amino acids 
A)  Inhibits protein synthesis 
B)  Blocks nitrogen excretion 
C)  Increases amino acid uptake 
D)  No effect on amino acids

Question 13

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  More protein will burned for energy. 
B)  Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted. 
C)  Protein maintains fluid balance. 
D)  Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise. 
A)  More protein will burned for energy. 
B)  Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted. 
C)  Protein maintains fluid balance. 
D)  Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise.

Question 15

Meat, fish, and poultry are examples of foods that contain protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The factors that determine protein quality include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  amount and rate of absorption 
B)  rate and degree of metabolism/oxidation 
C)  amount and type of amino acids 
D)  digestibility and rate of turnover 
A)  amount and rate of absorption 
B)  rate and degree of metabolism/oxidation 
C)  amount and type of amino acids 
D)  digestibility and rate of turnover

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red beans and rice 
B)  Pinto beans and corn tortillas 
C)  Tofu and rice 
D)  Scrambled eggs with non-fat milk 
A)  Red beans and rice 
B)  Pinto beans and corn tortillas 
C)  Tofu and rice 
D)  Scrambled eggs with non-fat milk

Question 18

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following can be broken down into glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leucine 
B)  Glycine 
C)  Lysine 
D)  Alpha-keto acid 
A)  Leucine 
B)  Glycine 
C)  Lysine 
D)  Alpha-keto acid

Question 20

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n) __________ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An amino acid is a chemical compound...

On a protein supplement label, what does the term pre-digested mean?

What is the amino acid pool?

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

Which of the following foods contain(s) both proteins and carbohydrates but limited fat?

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Rice and beans

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of ____.

Low protein intake is most common in athletes who restrict their __________, a situation that commonly occurs in sports such as distance running, wrestling, gymnastics, and figure skating.

Transamination refers to the removal of the amino group from an amino acid.

a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Animal

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

Meat, fish, and poultry are examples of foods that contain protein.

The factors that determine protein quality include ____.

Which of the following is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Which of the following can be broken down into glucose?

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n) __________ group.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 5: Proteins

On a protein supplement label, what does the term pre-digested mean?

What is the amino acid pool?

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

Which of the following foods contain(s) both proteins and carbohydrates but limited fat?

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Rice and beans

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of ____.

Low protein intake is most common in athletes who restrict their __________, a situation that commonly occurs in sports such as distance running, wrestling, gymnastics, and figure skating.

Transamination refers to the removal of the amino group from an amino acid.

a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Animal

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

Meat, fish, and poultry are examples of foods that contain protein.

The factors that determine protein quality include ____.

Which of the following is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Which of the following can be broken down into glucose?

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n) __________ group.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters