Exam 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Which hormone controls the production of hydrochloric acid and the release of pepsin?

Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes from animal sources?

Inu is following a vegan diet. She decides to have some rice for dinner. Which of the following foods should she include in her meal to ensure she consumes all of the essential amino acids?

Imagine you have been asked to develop a diet plan for a vegetarian, long-distance swimmer who weighs 70 kg. How much protein would you recommend they consume per day? Would they require a protein supplement to meet their needs?

Kwashiorkor is easily identified by:

Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?

A deficiency of folate, niacin, and vitamin B₆ can inhibit the body's ability to form the amino acid serine. How would you classify serine in this case?

The side chain of an amino acid is often referred to as the ________ group.

In some cases, cooking a food can prevent an allergic reaction to the offending protein. Why might this be?

Alberto would like to lower his cholesterol intakes while maintaining his protein intakes. What types of foods would you recommend for him?

During your travels you see several children that have a "skin and bones " appearance. Knowing that access to food is a concern you assume they have:

The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the:

Maria is a reasonably healthy 19-year-old college student who is sedentary. She weighs 66 kg. Approximately, how many grams of protein would you recommend she consume each day?

You decide to do a diet analysis for your grandfather because he has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When you look at the results, you find that proteins make up 50% of his total energy for the day. Furthermore, the majority of his protein comes from animal products. What are the potential health concerns with his protein intake?

How many amino acids are considered to be essential?

Which of the following foods would provide a complete source of protein for someone following a vegan diet?

A genetic mutation can alter the protein being produced by changing:

Imagine your body is in the process of building a protein and finds that the supply of tryptophan is the smallest in relation to the body's need. In this case, tryptophan is considered to be the:

Protein needs can be determined through a specialized procedure called:

Which of the following supplements would you recommend a vegan add to his/her diet?