Question 1

Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  collagen. 
A)  enzymes. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  collagen.

Question 2

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urea 
B)  Fatty acids 
C)  Amino acids 
D)  Ketones 
A)  Urea 
B)  Fatty acids 
C)  Amino acids 
D)  Ketones

Question 3

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pepsin 
B)  Lipase 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Trypsin 
A)  Pepsin 
B)  Lipase 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Trypsin

Question 4

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Protein equilibrium

Accepted Answer

A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids 
A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids

Question 5

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty acids will be converted to glucose. 
B)  The pancreas will produce more insulin. 
C)  The liver will convert amino acids to glucose. 
D)  The liver will produce more glycogen. 
A)  Fatty acids will be converted to glucose. 
B)  The pancreas will produce more insulin. 
C)  The liver will convert amino acids to glucose. 
D)  The liver will produce more glycogen.

Question 6

A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ovovegetarian. 
B)  omnivore. 
C)  lactoovovegetarian. 
D)  vegan. 
A)  ovovegetarian. 
B)  omnivore. 
C)  lactoovovegetarian. 
D)  vegan.

Question 7

The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n) ________ bond.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycosidic 
B)  ionic 
C)  amino 
D)  peptide 
A)  glycosidic 
B)  ionic 
C)  amino 
D)  peptide

Question 8

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acid. 
B)  monosaccharide. 
C)  amino acid. 
D)  keto acid. 
A)  fatty acid. 
B)  monosaccharide. 
C)  amino acid. 
D)  keto acid.

Question 9

Which of the following describes the fate of excess protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is stored as glycogen. 
B)  It is excreted via sweat glands. 
C)  It is stored as fat. 
D)  It is used for heat. 
A)  It is stored as glycogen. 
B)  It is excreted via sweat glands. 
C)  It is stored as fat. 
D)  It is used for heat.

Question 10

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Nonessential amino acids

Accepted Answer

A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids 
A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids

Question 11

The edema in children with kwashiorkor is the result of fluid leaking into

Accepted Answer

A)  body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased blood protein levels. 
B)  body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased energy levels. 
C)  the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased cellular proteins. 
D)  the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased energy. 
A)  body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased blood protein levels. 
B)  body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased energy levels. 
C)  the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased cellular proteins. 
D)  the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased energy.

Question 12

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Edema

Accepted Answer

A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids 
A) A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces 
B) Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts 
C) Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids 
D) A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy 
E) The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
F)Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids
G)Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
H)A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
I)A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
J)Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids

Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Protein equilibrium

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n) ________ bond.

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

Which of the following describes the fate of excess protein?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nonessential amino acids

The edema in children with kwashiorkor is the result of fluid leaking into

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Edema

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Exam 6: Proteins

Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Protein equilibrium

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n) ________ bond.

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

Which of the following describes the fate of excess protein?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nonessential amino acids

The edema in children with kwashiorkor is the result of fluid leaking into

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Edema

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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