Question 1

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhibits protein synthesis 
B) Blocks nitrogen excretion 
C) Increases amino acid uptake 
D) No effect on amino acids 
A) Inhibits protein synthesis 
B) Blocks nitrogen excretion 
C) Increases amino acid uptake 
D) No effect on amino acids C

Question 2

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)is a metabolite of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) alanine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) glutamine 
D) leucine 
A) alanine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) glutamine 
D) leucine D

Question 4

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The amino acids in casein are absorbed faster than the amino acids in whey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight. 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g per kg of body weight. 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g per kg of body weight. 
D) more than 2.0 g per kg of body weight. 
A) 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight. 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g per kg of body weight. 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g per kg of body weight. 
D) more than 2.0 g per kg of body weight.

Question 7

Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

Accepted Answer

A) Alanine 
B) Glutamine 
C) Leucine 
D) No one amino acid predominates. 
A) Alanine 
B) Glutamine 
C) Leucine 
D) No one amino acid predominates.

Question 8

Which is a "slow-acting" protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Casein 
C) Tofu 
D) Whey 
A) Soy 
B) Casein 
C) Tofu 
D) Whey

Question 9

Concerns have been raised regarding the relationship between long-term high-protein diets and the risk for an accelerated progression of kidney disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The point of entry for an amino acid into the Krebs cycle is determined by its ____.

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen content 
B) caloric content 
C) potential to produce ammonia 
D) structure 
A) nitrogen content 
B) caloric content 
C) potential to produce ammonia 
D) structure

Question 11

Which of the following correctly describes the glucose-alanine cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle converts alanine to glucose for use as immediate energy. 
B) Muscle converts alanine to pyruvate or lactate and converts them to glucose when muscle glycogen stores are low. 
C) Glucose is converted to alanine in the muscle in the post-exercise period. 
D) Muscle converts pyruvate to alanine, which is transported to the liver for potential conversion to glucose. 
A) Muscle converts alanine to glucose for use as immediate energy. 
B) Muscle converts alanine to pyruvate or lactate and converts them to glucose when muscle glycogen stores are low. 
C) Glucose is converted to alanine in the muscle in the post-exercise period. 
D) Muscle converts pyruvate to alanine, which is transported to the liver for potential conversion to glucose.

Question 12

The basic component of all proteins is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) creatine 
B) amino acids 
C) purines 
D) glucose 
A) creatine 
B) amino acids 
C) purines 
D) glucose

Question 13

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) carbon 
C) nitrogen 
D) hydrogen 
A) sodium 
B) carbon 
C) nitrogen 
D) hydrogen

Question 14

The secondary (2nd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) shape 
C) rigidity or stability 
D) ability to bind with other compounds 
A) function 
B) shape 
C) rigidity or stability 
D) ability to bind with other compounds

Question 15

Absorption of food proteins takes place primarily in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach and jejunum 
B) jejunum and ileum 
C) ileum and colon 
D) colon and rectum 
A) stomach and jejunum 
B) jejunum and ileum 
C) ileum and colon 
D) colon and rectum

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Peanut butter

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate is...

Question 17

One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Whey protein isolate

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Contains 100% protein and Contains protein, carbohydrate, is...

Question 19

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n)__________ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An amino acid is a chemical compound...

Question 20

What is nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of muscle protein synthesized compared to the amount degraded. 
B) The amount and rate of protein turnover. 
C) The difference between nitrogen intake and loss. 
D) The difference between the amount of protein absorbed and the amount incorporated into skeletal muscle. 
A) The amount of muscle protein synthesized compared to the amount degraded. 
B) The amount and rate of protein turnover. 
C) The difference between nitrogen intake and loss. 
D) The difference between the amount of protein absorbed and the amount incorporated into skeletal muscle.

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)is a metabolite of ____.

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

The amino acids in casein are absorbed faster than the amino acids in whey.

The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____.

Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

Which is a "slow-acting" protein?

Concerns have been raised regarding the relationship between long-term high-protein diets and the risk for an accelerated progression of kidney disease.

The point of entry for an amino acid into the Krebs cycle is determined by its ____.

Which of the following correctly describes the glucose-alanine cycle?

The basic component of all proteins is ____.

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

The secondary (2nd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

Absorption of food proteins takes place primarily in the ____.

One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n)__________ group.

What is nitrogen balance?

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Exam 5: Proteins

What effect does insulin have on amino acids?

Protein quality is based on the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed.

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)is a metabolite of ____.

The catabolism of protein can produce ammonia, a product that is toxic to the body.

The amino acids in casein are absorbed faster than the amino acids in whey.

The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____.

Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

Which is a "slow-acting" protein?

Concerns have been raised regarding the relationship between long-term high-protein diets and the risk for an accelerated progression of kidney disease.

The point of entry for an amino acid into the Krebs cycle is determined by its ____.

Which of the following correctly describes the glucose-alanine cycle?

The basic component of all proteins is ____.

The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.

The secondary (2nd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

Absorption of food proteins takes place primarily in the ____.

One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

An amino acid is a chemical compound that contains an amino group and a(n)__________ group.

What is nitrogen balance?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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