Question 1

25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day.If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he:

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A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein. 
A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein.

Question 2

Under what conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

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Dietary protein may not be used efficien

Question 3

recommended intake of protein is _____ of daily energy intake.

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A) 15-20% 
B) 10-20% 
C) 15-35% 
D) 10-35% 
A) 15-20% 
B) 10-20% 
C) 15-35% 
D) 10-35%

Question 4

essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) _____ amino acid.

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A) indigestible 
B) non-essential 
C) reduced 
D) limiting 
A) indigestible 
B) non-essential 
C) reduced 
D) limiting

Question 5

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:

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A) older adults. 
B) newborns. 
C) newly weaned children. 
D) adolescents. 
A) older adults. 
B) newborns. 
C) newly weaned children. 
D) adolescents.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the nine essential amino acids?

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A) carnitine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) tryptophan 
D) histidine 
A) carnitine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) tryptophan 
D) histidine

Question 7

All of the following non-meat mixtures provide high-quality protein except:

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A) black beans and rice. 
B) pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds. 
C) peanut butter and whole-wheat bread sandwich. 
D) stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers. 
A) black beans and rice. 
B) pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds. 
C) peanut butter and whole-wheat bread sandwich. 
D) stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers.

Question 8

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

task of acquiring enough vitamin B₁₂ may pose a problem to vegans because:

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A) fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B) they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C) it is found only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
A) fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B) they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C) it is found only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products.

Question 10

Which of the following foods contains low-quality protein?

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A) corn 
B) soy 
C) legumes 
D) beef 
A) corn 
B) soy 
C) legumes 
D) beef

Question 11

protein requirement of a child as compared to an adult is:

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A) approximately the same. 
B) higher. 
C) much lower. 
D) dependent on the activity level of the child. 
A) approximately the same. 
B) higher. 
C) much lower. 
D) dependent on the activity level of the child.

Question 12

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?

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The answer of What are the possible risks associated with...

Question 13

person is in positive nitrogen balance during:

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A) growth. 
B) old age. 
C) exercise. 
D) adulthood. 
A) growth. 
B) old age. 
C) exercise. 
D) adulthood.

Question 14

reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

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A) large. 
B) resistant to heat. 
C) attracted to water. 
D) small. 
A) large. 
B) resistant to heat. 
C) attracted to water. 
D) small.

Question 15

Which of the following provides the highest quality protein?

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A) citrus fruits 
B) cereal 
C) legumes 
D) bread 
A) citrus fruits 
B) cereal 
C) legumes 
D) bread

Question 16

setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

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A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs. 
A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs.

Question 17

Describe the role of protein in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.

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The answer of Describe the role of protein in maintaining...

Question 18

Someone who excludes meat from their diet but occasionally consumes poultry, fish, and shellfish is called a:

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A) lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B) partial vegetarian. 
C) ovo-vegetarian. 
D) temporary vegetarian. 
A) lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B) partial vegetarian. 
C) ovo-vegetarian. 
D) temporary vegetarian.

Question 19

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality.What makes a protein "high quality"?

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The answer of Discuss the factors that determine protein quality.What...

Question 20

Structural proteins are found in all of the following except:

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A) muscles. 
B) blood. 
C) hormones. 
D) bones. 
A) muscles. 
B) blood. 
C) hormones. 
D) bones.

Exam 4: Protein

25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day.If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he:

Under what conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

recommended intake of protein is _____ of daily energy intake.

essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) _____ amino acid.

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:

Which of the following is not one of the nine essential amino acids?

All of the following non-meat mixtures provide high-quality protein except:

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use.

task of acquiring enough vitamin B₁₂ may pose a problem to vegans because:

Which of the following foods contains low-quality protein?

protein requirement of a child as compared to an adult is:

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?

person is in positive nitrogen balance during:

reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

Which of the following provides the highest quality protein?

setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

Describe the role of protein in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.

Someone who excludes meat from their diet but occasionally consumes poultry, fish, and shellfish is called a:

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality.What makes a protein "high quality"?

Structural proteins are found in all of the following except:

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