Question 1

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein? ​

Accepted Answer

A) seeds 
B) gelatin 
C) almond milk 
D) eggs 
E) pectin 
A) seeds 
B) gelatin 
C) almond milk 
D) eggs 
E) pectin D

Question 2

Which combination provides high-quality protein? ​

Accepted Answer

A) black beans and corn 
B) pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds 
C) peanut butter and white bread sandwich 
D) stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers 
E) salad with pineapples 
A) black beans and corn 
B) pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds 
C) peanut butter and white bread sandwich 
D) stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers 
E) salad with pineapples B

Question 3

The body uses amino acids extensively for energy when:

Accepted Answer

A) protein stores run low. 
B) there is inadequate glucose or fatty acids. 
C) an athlete performs strength training exercises. 
D) the body becomes dehydrated. 
E) the body has excess water. 
A) protein stores run low. 
B) there is inadequate glucose or fatty acids. 
C) an athlete performs strength training exercises. 
D) the body becomes dehydrated. 
E) the body has excess water. B

Question 4

Proteins are composed of chains of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is it important to keep the proper acid-base balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) H ighly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature. 
B) H ighly acidic conditions cause the destruction of fatty acids. 
C) A cid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones. 
D) A cid-base imbalances compromise growth in children. 
E) A cid-base imbalances cause edema. 
A) H ighly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature. 
B) H ighly acidic conditions cause the destruction of fatty acids. 
C) A cid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones. 
D) A cid-base imbalances compromise growth in children. 
E) A cid-base imbalances cause edema.

Question 7

A 25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day. If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he

Accepted Answer

A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein. 
E) needs 22 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein. 
E) needs 22 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance.

Question 8

Lipoproteins function to:

Accepted Answer

A) catalyze chemical reactions. 
B) encourage edema. 
C) transport lipids in the blood. 
D) transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells. 
E) add strength to bones and teeth. 
A) catalyze chemical reactions. 
B) encourage edema. 
C) transport lipids in the blood. 
D) transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells. 
E) add strength to bones and teeth.

Question 9

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n)____ amino acid. ​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

Accepted Answer

A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs. 
E) protein will form the majority of a person's diet. 
A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs. 
E) protein will form the majority of a person's diet.

Question 11

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 proper enzymes to break it down. 
C) it is found only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E) it cannot be put into a vitamin. 
A) fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B) they lack the proper enzymes to break it down. 
C) it is found only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E) it cannot be put into a vitamin.

Question 12

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly. ​

Accepted Answer

A) lungs and circulatory system 
B) kidneys and liver 
C) brain and nervous system 
D) bones and muscles 
E) muscles and liver 
A) lungs and circulatory system 
B) kidneys and liver 
C) brain and nervous system 
D) bones and muscles 
E) muscles and liver

Question 13

The measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called:

Accepted Answer

A) protein quality. 
B) net protein utilization. 
C) protein digestibility. 
D) protein efficiency ratio. 
E) protein absorption value. 
A) protein quality. 
B) net protein utilization. 
C) protein digestibility. 
D) protein efficiency ratio. 
E) protein absorption value.

Question 14

Dietary protein will not be used efficiently and will not support growth if ____ are lacking in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) vegetables 
B) hormones 
C) kcalories 
D) dairy foods 
E) nut meats 
A) vegetables 
B) hormones 
C) kcalories 
D) dairy foods 
E) nut meats

Question 15

The best choice for a dessert that will provide high-quality protein is

Accepted Answer

A) chocolate pudding. 
B) fruit sorbet. 
C) sherbet. 
D) egg custard. 
E) banana cream pie. 
A) chocolate pudding. 
B) fruit sorbet. 
C) sherbet. 
D) egg custard. 
E) banana cream pie.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) 28 
B) 48 
C) 38 
D) 68 
E) 88 
A) 28 
B) 48 
C) 38 
D) 68 
E) 88

Question 17

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How many essential amino acids are required by adults? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 16 
C) 10 
D) 22 
E) 23 
A) 9 
B) 16 
C) 10 
D) 22 
E) 23

Question 19

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?

Accepted Answer

Heart Disease Protein itself is not know

Question 20

Which food group provides essential fatty acids for a vegan diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) flaxseed 
B) dark, green, leafy vegetables 
C) deep orange and yellow fruits and vegetables 
D) whole grain 
E) kidney beans 
A) flaxseed 
B) dark, green, leafy vegetables 
C) deep orange and yellow fruits and vegetables 
D) whole grain 
E) kidney beans

Exam 5: Digestion and Absorption

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein? ​

Which combination provides high-quality protein? ​

The body uses amino acids extensively for energy when:

Proteins are composed of chains of:

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids. ​

Why is it important to keep the proper acid-base balance in the body?

A 25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day. If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he

Lipoproteins function to:

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n)____ amino acid. ​

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

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

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly. ​

The measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called:

Dietary protein will not be used efficiently and will not support growth if ____ are lacking in the diet.

The best choice for a dessert that will provide high-quality protein is

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

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat. ​

How many essential amino acids are required by adults? ​

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?

Which food group provides essential fatty acids for a vegan diet? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein?

Which combination provides high-quality protein?

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids.

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n)____ amino acid.

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

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly.

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

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat.

How many essential amino acids are required by adults?

Which food group provides essential fatty acids for a vegan diet?