Question 1

What is the most important fact to know in order to determine an adult's protein requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) Their age 
B) Their height 
C) Their weight 
D) Their gender 
A) Their age 
B) Their height 
C) Their weight 
D) Their gender

Question 2

Most amino acids enter your _____ and circulate to the _____

Accepted Answer

A) lymph, liver 
B) lymph, pancreas 
C) blood, pancreas 
D) blood, liver 
A) lymph, liver 
B) lymph, pancreas 
C) blood, pancreas 
D) blood, liver

Question 3

The continuous breakdown and resynthesis of proteins is regulated mainly by _____

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes 
B) neural transmissions 
C) hormones 
D) muscular contractions 
A) enzymes 
B) neural transmissions 
C) hormones 
D) muscular contractions

Question 4

The study of how nutrition and genetics interact to influence health is called _____

Accepted Answer

A) epigenetics 
B) nutrigenomics 
C) nutrigenetics 
D) biogenetics 
A) epigenetics 
B) nutrigenomics 
C) nutrigenetics 
D) biogenetics

Question 5

Several federal agencies including the USDA, EPA, and _____ are charged with determining whether compounds in foods can be dangerous to consume

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) ADA 
C) AMA 
D) WHO 
A) FDA 
B) ADA 
C) AMA 
D) WHO

Question 6

You can reduce your exposure to BPA by using glass containers rather than polycarbonate ones, not putting plastics in the microwave, and washing plastic containers by hand instead of in the dishwasher

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How is the quality of a food protein determined?

Accepted Answer

Several factors determine whether food p

Question 8

A food that has been held consistently at a temperature of 35°F is more likely to be safe to eat than one held at 45°F because the lower temperature _____

Accepted Answer

A) inhibits microbial growth 
B) prevents the growth of harmful bacteria 
C) sterilizes the food 
D) destroys harmful bacteria 
A) inhibits microbial growth 
B) prevents the growth of harmful bacteria 
C) sterilizes the food 
D) destroys harmful bacteria

Question 9

It now appears that community-acquired infection can occur via consumption of MRSA-infected foods

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in a negative nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Pregnancy 
B) Growth 
C) Stress 
D) Recovery from illness 
A) Pregnancy 
B) Growth 
C) Stress 
D) Recovery from illness

Question 11

What is the potential nutrition benefit of each of us being able to inexpensively and non-invasively find out our personal genetic make-up?

Accepted Answer

Once we knew our personal genetic make-u

Question 12

A protozoan in the _______________ stage of its life cycle is excreted in feces and can contaminate foods or water

Accepted Answer

The answer of A protozoan in the _______________ stage of...

Question 13

Foods considered _______________ contain all the essential amino acids in relative amounts needed by the body, unlike _______________, which contain very low amounts of one or more essential amino acids

Accepted Answer

complete protein sou

Question 14

A protozoan parasite, Giardia intestinalis, causes diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and cramping How soon after exposure do symptoms typically begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within 2-3 days 
C) Within 5-7 days 
D) Within 1-2 weeks 
A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within 2-3 days 
C) Within 5-7 days 
D) Within 1-2 weeks

Question 15

For protein synthesis to occur, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, _____ are required

Accepted Answer

A) cytoplasm, and peptides 
B) ribosomes, and amino acids 
C) the nucleus, and polypeptides 
D) chromosomes, and peptides 
A) cytoplasm, and peptides 
B) ribosomes, and amino acids 
C) the nucleus, and polypeptides 
D) chromosomes, and peptides

Question 16

Why would you expect children suffering from PEM to have difficulty maintaining a normal blood pH?

Accepted Answer

Proteins are involved in regulation of h

Question 17

Why are legumes better sources of protein than most other plants?

Accepted Answer

Plants that produce legumes are unique i

Question 18

For translation to occur, the messenger RNA must bind to a(n) _____ in the cytoplasm

Accepted Answer

A) amino acid 
B) nucleic acid 
C) ribosome 
D) peptide 
A) amino acid 
B) nucleic acid 
C) ribosome 
D) peptide

Question 19

When fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, the condition is referred to as _____

Accepted Answer

A) ascites 
B) fatty liver 
C) bloating 
D) enlarged spleen 
A) ascites 
B) fatty liver 
C) bloating 
D) enlarged spleen

Question 20

What does the acronym HACCP stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Hazard Analysis Crisis Control Program 
B) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points 
C) Hazard Assessment Crisis Control Program 
D) Hazard Assessment Critical Control Points 
A) Hazard Analysis Crisis Control Program 
B) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points 
C) Hazard Assessment Crisis Control Program 
D) Hazard Assessment Critical Control Points

What is the most important fact to know in order to determine an adult's protein requirement?

Most amino acids enter your _ and circulate to the _

The continuous breakdown and resynthesis of proteins is regulated mainly by _____

The study of how nutrition and genetics interact to influence health is called _____

Several federal agencies including the USDA, EPA, and _____ are charged with determining whether compounds in foods can be dangerous to consume

You can reduce your exposure to BPA by using glass containers rather than polycarbonate ones, not putting plastics in the microwave, and washing plastic containers by hand instead of in the dishwasher

How is the quality of a food protein determined?

A food that has been held consistently at a temperature of 35°F is more likely to be safe to eat than one held at 45°F because the lower temperature _____

It now appears that community-acquired infection can occur via consumption of MRSA-infected foods

Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in a negative nitrogen balance?

What is the potential nutrition benefit of each of us being able to inexpensively and non-invasively find out our personal genetic make-up?

A protozoan in the _______________ stage of its life cycle is excreted in feces and can contaminate foods or water

Foods considered _ contain all the essential amino acids in relative amounts needed by the body, unlike _, which contain very low amounts of one or more essential amino acids

A protozoan parasite, Giardia intestinalis, causes diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and cramping How soon after exposure do symptoms typically begin?

For protein synthesis to occur, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, _____ are required

Why would you expect children suffering from PEM to have difficulty maintaining a normal blood pH?

Why are legumes better sources of protein than most other plants?

For translation to occur, the messenger RNA must bind to a(n) _____ in the cytoplasm

When fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, the condition is referred to as _____

What does the acronym HACCP stand for?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Exam 5: Protein

What is the most important fact to know in order to determine an adult's protein requirement?

Most amino acids enter your _____ and circulate to the _____

The continuous breakdown and resynthesis of proteins is regulated mainly by _____

The study of how nutrition and genetics interact to influence health is called _____

Several federal agencies including the USDA, EPA, and _____ are charged with determining whether compounds in foods can be dangerous to consume

You can reduce your exposure to BPA by using glass containers rather than polycarbonate ones, not putting plastics in the microwave, and washing plastic containers by hand instead of in the dishwasher

How is the quality of a food protein determined?

A food that has been held consistently at a temperature of 35°F is more likely to be safe to eat than one held at 45°F because the lower temperature _____

It now appears that community-acquired infection can occur via consumption of MRSA-infected foods

Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in a negative nitrogen balance?

What is the potential nutrition benefit of each of us being able to inexpensively and non-invasively find out our personal genetic make-up?

A protozoan in the _______________ stage of its life cycle is excreted in feces and can contaminate foods or water

Foods considered _______________ contain all the essential amino acids in relative amounts needed by the body, unlike _______________, which contain very low amounts of one or more essential amino acids

A protozoan parasite, Giardia intestinalis, causes diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and cramping How soon after exposure do symptoms typically begin?

For protein synthesis to occur, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, _____ are required

Why would you expect children suffering from PEM to have difficulty maintaining a normal blood pH?

Why are legumes better sources of protein than most other plants?

For translation to occur, the messenger RNA must bind to a(n) _____ in the cytoplasm

When fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, the condition is referred to as _____

What does the acronym HACCP stand for?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

Most amino acids enter your _ and circulate to the _

Foods considered _ contain all the essential amino acids in relative amounts needed by the body, unlike _, which contain very low amounts of one or more essential amino acids