Question 1

The special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes 
B)  antibodies 
C)  hormones 
D)  structural proteins 
E)  transport proteins 
A)  enzymes 
B)  antibodies 
C)  hormones 
D)  structural proteins 
E)  transport proteins B

Question 2

Enzymes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  activated by high heat 
B)  usually, but not always, made of protein 
C)  destroyed after they react 
D)  specific for a particular reaction 
E)  involved with a limited number of essential body processes 
A)  activated by high heat 
B)  usually, but not always, made of protein 
C)  destroyed after they react 
D)  specific for a particular reaction 
E)  involved with a limited number of essential body processes D

Question 3

Flaxseed oil and soybean oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

Accepted Answer

Although the physical responses to a foo

Question 5

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine and iron 
B)  iron and zinc 
C)  calcium and phosphorus 
D)  magnesium and sodium 
E)  potassium and manganese 
A)  iodine and iron 
B)  iron and zinc 
C)  calcium and phosphorus 
D)  magnesium and sodium 
E)  potassium and manganese

Question 6

Tim is a 24-year-old college student who learns that he is allergic to shrimp. What advice would you give Tim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat shrimp only in small amounts. 
B)  Eat shrimp mixed with other foods to counter the allergic reaction. 
C)  Do not eat shrimp at all. 
D)  Check every year to see if you have "outgrown" the allergy . 
E)  Visit a physician and obtain a prescription specifically for this allergy. 
A)  Eat shrimp only in small amounts. 
B)  Eat shrimp mixed with other foods to counter the allergic reaction. 
C)  Do not eat shrimp at all. 
D)  Check every year to see if you have "outgrown" the allergy . 
E)  Visit a physician and obtain a prescription specifically for this allergy.

Question 7

When amino acids are degraded for energy or glucose production, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  fat 
C)  ketone bodies 
D)  urea 
E)  glycogen 
A)  bile 
B)  fat 
C)  ketone bodies 
D)  urea 
E)  glycogen

Question 8

Explain the two ways that protein intakes can be stated.

Accepted Answer

Recommended protein intakes can be state

Question 9

In the body, denaturation occurs in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth 
B)  esophagus 
C)  small intestine 
D)  liver 
E)  stomach 
A)  mouth 
B)  esophagus 
C)  small intestine 
D)  liver 
E)  stomach

Question 10

Explain the rationale behind an increasing number of people following a gluten-free diet.

Accepted Answer

Gluten is a protein that is found in whe

Question 11

The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  essential amino acids present 
B)  essential fatty acids present 
C)  nonessential amino acids present 
D)  nitrogen to give nitrogen equilibrium 
E)  nitrogen to give positive nitrogen balance 
A)  essential amino acids present 
B)  essential fatty acids present 
C)  nonessential amino acids present 
D)  nitrogen to give nitrogen equilibrium 
E)  nitrogen to give positive nitrogen balance

Question 12

Discuss the nutrients most likely to be low in a vegetarian diet, and describe how a vegetarian can obtain adequate protein on such a diet.

Accepted Answer

Proteins: The vegetarian needs adequate

Question 13

Explain what occurs if an essential amino acid is missing from the diet.

Accepted Answer

If an essential amino acid (one the body

Question 14

Discuss the health benefits of well-planned vegetarian diets.

Accepted Answer

The plant-based eating pattern associate

Question 15

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions.
What statement best describes meat  analogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theyconsist of 50 percent meat and 50 percent plant-based ingredients. 
B)  They  are generally high in fat. 
C)  They  have moderate amounts of cholesterol. 
D)  They  are vegetable protein products that simulate meat products. 
E)  Theyallow preparation of healthy meals with meat as a main ingredient. 
A)  Theyconsist of 50 percent meat and 50 percent plant-based ingredients. 
B)  They  are generally high in fat. 
C)  They  have moderate amounts of cholesterol. 
D)  They  are vegetable protein products that simulate meat products. 
E)  Theyallow preparation of healthy meals with meat as a main ingredient.

Question 16

From which of the following would you expect the protein to be most easily absorbed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken 
B)  lentils 
C)  whole-grain bread 
D)  pistachios 
E)  navy beans 
A)  chicken 
B)  lentils 
C)  whole-grain bread 
D)  pistachios 
E)  navy beans

Question 17

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body cells will synthesize it. 
B)  Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid. 
C)  Protein synthesis will be halted. 
D)  Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one. 
E)  The partially built protein will become an immediate source of energy. 
A)  The body cells will synthesize it. 
B)  Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid. 
C)  Protein synthesis will be halted. 
D)  Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one. 
E)  The partially built protein will become an immediate source of energy.

Question 18

MyPlate food guide identifies legumes as the only food featured in two different categories, the Vegetables group and the Protein Foods group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An essential amino acid ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is not necessary in the diet 
B)  must be supplied by the diet 
C)  can be made from glucose in the body 
D)  can be made from other amino acids in the body 
E)  can be made from fat in the body 
A)  is not necessary in the diet 
B)  must be supplied by the diet 
C)  can be made from glucose in the body 
D)  can be made from other amino acids in the body 
E)  can be made from fat in the body

Question 20

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions.
What is special about soy protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains most of the amino acids necessary for protein synthesis. 
B)  It is the only vegetable food that contains complete protein. 
C)  It can raise blood cholesterol levels when added to an omnivorous diet. 
D)  It is lower in calories than most other vegetables. 
E)  It is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber. 
A)  It contains most of the amino acids necessary for protein synthesis. 
B)  It is the only vegetable food that contains complete protein. 
C)  It can raise blood cholesterol levels when added to an omnivorous diet. 
D)  It is lower in calories than most other vegetables. 
E)  It is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber.

The special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses are ____.

Enzymes are ____.

Flaxseed oil and soybean oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

Tim is a 24-year-old college student who learns that he is allergic to shrimp. What advice would you give Tim?

When amino acids are degraded for energy or glucose production, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into ____.

Explain the two ways that protein intakes can be stated.

In the body, denaturation occurs in the ____.

Explain the rationale behind an increasing number of people following a gluten-free diet.

The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of ____.

Discuss the nutrients most likely to be low in a vegetarian diet, and describe how a vegetarian can obtain adequate protein on such a diet.

Explain what occurs if an essential amino acid is missing from the diet.

Discuss the health benefits of well-planned vegetarian diets.

From which of the following would you expect the protein to be most easily absorbed by the body?

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

MyPlate food guide identifies legumes as the only food featured in two different categories, the Vegetables group and the Protein Foods group.

An essential amino acid ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

The special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses are ____.

Enzymes are ____.

Flaxseed oil and soybean oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

Tim is a 24-year-old college student who learns that he is allergic to shrimp. What advice would you give Tim?

When amino acids are degraded for energy or glucose production, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into ____.

Explain the two ways that protein intakes can be stated.

In the body, denaturation occurs in the ____.

Explain the rationale behind an increasing number of people following a gluten-free diet.

The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of ____.

Discuss the nutrients most likely to be low in a vegetarian diet, and describe how a vegetarian can obtain adequate protein on such a diet.

Explain what occurs if an essential amino acid is missing from the diet.

Discuss the health benefits of well-planned vegetarian diets.

From which of the following would you expect the protein to be most easily absorbed by the body?

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

MyPlate food guide identifies legumes as the only food featured in two different categories, the Vegetables group and the Protein Foods group.

An essential amino acid ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters