Question 1

Briefly discuss cross-reaction and cross-contamination as they relate to food allergies.

Accepted Answer

Cross-reaction is the reaction of one an

Question 2

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.   Based on your text, answer the following questions.
Jill and John are out to dinner and deciding what to order. Which choice most closely follows the guidelines from your text for selecting healthy protein sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thai mixed vegetables with shrimp and brown rice 
B)  Lasagna with ground turkey 
C)  A low-fat hot dog on a bun with a salad 
D)  A turkey club sandwich 
E)  Chicken and broccoli stir-fry on white rice 
A)  Thai mixed vegetables with shrimp and brown rice 
B)  Lasagna with ground turkey 
C)  A low-fat hot dog on a bun with a salad 
D)  A turkey club sandwich 
E)  Chicken and broccoli stir-fry on white rice

Question 3

Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc is not widespread in plant foods. 
B)  The vitamin C in plant foods hinders the absorption of zinc. 
C)  The form of zinc in plants is less readily absorbed than the form in animals. 
D)  Binders in plant foods may reduce zinc's availability to the body. 
E)  Vegans require two to three times as much zinc as people who eat meat products. 
A)  Zinc is not widespread in plant foods. 
B)  The vitamin C in plant foods hinders the absorption of zinc. 
C)  The form of zinc in plants is less readily absorbed than the form in animals. 
D)  Binders in plant foods may reduce zinc's availability to the body. 
E)  Vegans require two to three times as much zinc as people who eat meat products.

Question 4

People can get enough protein from plant foods alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Briefly describe the five types of vegetarian eating patterns presented in the text.

Accepted Answer

The types of vegetarian eating patterns

Question 6

Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders, but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lenny, a vegan who is served a bean burrito with guacamole 
B)  Minnie, an ovo-vegetarian who is served a mushroom-tomato omelet 
C)  Vinny, a lacto-vegetarian who is served spinach quiche (egg-based pie) 
D)  Penny, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian who is served a fruit plate with yogurt 
E)  Ginny, a pollo-vegetarian who is served chicken breast and brown rice 
A)  Lenny, a vegan who is served a bean burrito with guacamole 
B)  Minnie, an ovo-vegetarian who is served a mushroom-tomato omelet 
C)  Vinny, a lacto-vegetarian who is served spinach quiche (egg-based pie) 
D)  Penny, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian who is served a fruit plate with yogurt 
E)  Ginny, a pollo-vegetarian who is served chicken breast and brown rice

Question 7

Essential amino acids are those that the healthy adult body can synthesize, given the needed parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which food is least likely to cause food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  shrimp 
B)  eggs 
C)  rice 
D)  wheat 
E)  peanuts 
A)  shrimp 
B)  eggs 
C)  rice 
D)  wheat 
E)  peanuts

Question 9

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.   Based on your text, answer the following questions.
Assuming that John's ideal weight is 180 pounds, calculate his recommended protein intake (RDA) .

Accepted Answer

A)  65 grams 
B)  71 grams 
C)  98 grams 
D)  144 grams 
E)  Not enough information is provided. 
A)  65 grams 
B)  71 grams 
C)  98 grams 
D)  144 grams 
E)  Not enough information is provided.

Question 10

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other features ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reference proteins 
B)  parallel proteins 
C)  simultaneous augmentation 
D)  bonus protein combining 
E)  complementary proteins 
A)  reference proteins 
B)  parallel proteins 
C)  simultaneous augmentation 
D)  bonus protein combining 
E)  complementary proteins

Question 11

It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  10 to 35 percent 
C)  35 to 40 percent 
D)  40 to 50 percent 
E)  greater than 50 percent 
A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  10 to 35 percent 
C)  35 to 40 percent 
D)  40 to 50 percent 
E)  greater than 50 percent

Question 12

A vegan excludes all animal-derived foods from the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The amino acids in a strand of protein are identical repeating units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The average American's protein intake features ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate intake of low-quality proteins 
B)  excess intake of high-quality proteins 
C)  inadequate intake of high-quality proteins 
D)  excess intake of low-quality proteins 
E)  balanced intake of low- and high-quality proteins 
A)  inadequate intake of low-quality proteins 
B)  excess intake of high-quality proteins 
C)  inadequate intake of high-quality proteins 
D)  excess intake of low-quality proteins 
E)  balanced intake of low- and high-quality proteins

Question 15

Describe the roles proteins play in the human body.

Accepted Answer

The Functions of Body Proteins 
1. Growt

Question 16

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 health effect is associated with a vegetarian, plant-based eating pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower rates of heart disease 
B)  higher rates of cancer 
C)  slightly increased risk of type 2 diabetes 
D)  higher blood pressure 
E)  higher obesity rates 
A)  lower rates of heart disease 
B)  higher rates of cancer 
C)  slightly increased risk of type 2 diabetes 
D)  higher blood pressure 
E)  higher obesity rates

Question 17

Which element is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon 
B)  iron 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  calcium 
E)  oxygen 
A)  carbon 
B)  iron 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  calcium 
E)  oxygen

Question 18

There is no practical source of vitamin D in plant foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Protein is primarily an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  22 
E)  25 
A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  22 
E)  25

Briefly discuss cross-reaction and cross-contamination as they relate to food allergies.

Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

People can get enough protein from plant foods alone.

Briefly describe the five types of vegetarian eating patterns presented in the text.

Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders, but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

Essential amino acids are those that the healthy adult body can synthesize, given the needed parts.

Which food is least likely to cause food allergies?

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other features ____.

It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

A vegan excludes all animal-derived foods from the diet.

The amino acids in a strand of protein are identical repeating units.

The average American's protein intake features ____.

Describe the roles proteins play in the human body.

Which element is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats?

There is no practical source of vitamin D in plant foods.

Protein is primarily an energy source.

If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

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Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

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Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

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Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

Briefly discuss cross-reaction and cross-contamination as they relate to food allergies.

Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

People can get enough protein from plant foods alone.

Briefly describe the five types of vegetarian eating patterns presented in the text.

Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders, but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

Essential amino acids are those that the healthy adult body can synthesize, given the needed parts.

Which food is least likely to cause food allergies?

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other features ____.

It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

A vegan excludes all animal-derived foods from the diet.

The amino acids in a strand of protein are identical repeating units.

The average American's protein intake features ____.

Describe the roles proteins play in the human body.

Which element is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats?

There is no practical source of vitamin D in plant foods.

Protein is primarily an energy source.

If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

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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