Question 1

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

Accepted Answer

A)  results in increased resistance to disease. 
B)  causes increased body temperature. 
C)  is found only in children. 
D)  affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E)  results in low resistance to disease. 
A)  results in increased resistance to disease. 
B)  causes increased body temperature. 
C)  is found only in children. 
D)  affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E)  results in low resistance to disease.

Question 2

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluids shift out of the blood and into the tissues, causing swelling. 
B)  Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C)  Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D)  Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E)  Deterioration of the digestive tract lining. 
A)  Fluids shift out of the blood and into the tissues, causing swelling. 
B)  Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C)  Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D)  Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E)  Deterioration of the digestive tract lining.

Question 3

Kwashiorkor is most identified by :

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A)  wasting away . 
B)  low weight . 
C)  edema . 
D)  slow metabolism . 
E)  poor growth . 
A)  wasting away . 
B)  low weight . 
C)  edema . 
D)  slow metabolism . 
E)  poor growth .

Question 4

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
B)  prevent the loss of essential fatty acids. 
C)  prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
D)  stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids. 
E)  supply the brain with its preferred energy source. 
A)  stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
B)  prevent the loss of essential fatty acids. 
C)  prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
D)  stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids. 
E)  supply the brain with its preferred energy source.

Question 5

Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, approximately how many grams would that be?

Accepted Answer

A)  28 g/day 
B)  48 g/day 
C)  58 g/day 
D)  68 g/day 
E)  75 g/day 
A)  28 g/day 
B)  48 g/day 
C)  58 g/day 
D)  68 g/day 
E)  75 g/day

Question 6

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  24 
C)  42 
D)  60 
E)  100 
A)  18 
B)  24 
C)  42 
D)  60 
E)  100

Question 7

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  ketones. 
D)  enzymes. 
E)  amino acids. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  ketones. 
D)  enzymes. 
E)  amino acids.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  carnitine 
B)  alanine 
C)  tyrosine 
D)  hemoglobin 
E)  phenylalanine 
A)  carnitine 
B)  alanine 
C)  tyrosine 
D)  hemoglobin 
E)  phenylalanine

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B)  they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C)  it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D)  deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E)  they are unable to recycle their vitamin B12. 
A)  fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B)  they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C)  it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D)  deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E)  they are unable to recycle their vitamin B12.

Question 10

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

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A)  glycerol. 
B)  carbon. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  nitrogen. 
E)  hydrogen. 
A)  glycerol. 
B)  carbon. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  nitrogen. 
E)  hydrogen.

Question 11

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  citrus fruits 
B)  strawberries 
C)  legumes 
D)  apples 
E)  watermelon 
A)  citrus fruits 
B)  strawberries 
C)  legumes 
D)  apples 
E)  watermelon

Question 12

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

An antibody is a type of protein that:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates pH balance in the body. 
B)  transports lipids throughout the body. 
C)  protects the body from disease. 
D)  regulates fluid balance in the body. 
E)  carries messenger molecules. 
A)  regulates pH balance in the body. 
B)  transports lipids throughout the body. 
C)  protects the body from disease. 
D)  regulates fluid balance in the body. 
E)  carries messenger molecules.

Question 14

Marasmus may be described as a form of malnutrition caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronic, severe deprivation of food. 
B)  deficiency of energy. 
C)  a chronic, severe deprivation of protein. 
D)  deficiency of protein and vitamins. 
E)  excessive exercise. 
A)  a chronic, severe deprivation of food. 
B)  deficiency of energy. 
C)  a chronic, severe deprivation of protein. 
D)  deficiency of protein and vitamins. 
E)  excessive exercise.

Question 15

Resistance to disease is dependent largely on the body's:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  minerals. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  minerals.

Question 16

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, eggs, and shellfish. She would be described as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B)  marasmic child experiences edema. 
C)  marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D)  marasmic child develops a fatty liver. 
E)  kwashiorkor child appears extremely thin. 
A)  marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B)  marasmic child experiences edema. 
C)  marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D)  marasmic child develops a fatty liver. 
E)  kwashiorkor child appears extremely thin.

Question 18

What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

Accepted Answer

A mixture of proteins from whole grains,

Exam 5: Protein

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

Kwashiorkor is most identified by :

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to

Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, approximately how many grams would that be?

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

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

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?

An antibody is a type of protein that:

Marasmus may be described as a form of malnutrition caused by:

Resistance to disease is dependent largely on the body's:

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, eggs, and shellfish. She would be described as:

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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