Question 1

Enzymes are:

Accepted Answer

A) made of carbohydrates. 
B) essential to all life processes. 
C) altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate. 
D) essential nutrients. 
E) nonessential nutrients. 
A) made of carbohydrates. 
B) essential to all life processes. 
C) altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate. 
D) essential nutrients. 
E) nonessential nutrients.

Question 2

One of the nine essential amino acids is:

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A) phenylalanine. 
B) carnitine. 
C) thyrosine. 
D) glucosamine. 
E) butalmine. 
A) phenylalanine. 
B) carnitine. 
C) thyrosine. 
D) glucosamine. 
E) butalmine.

Question 3

Severe acute malnutrition is caused by:

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A) recent severe food restriction; characterized in children who are underweight for height. 
B) a critical decrease in essential fatty acids, especially those from milk. 
C) an overconsumption of sugary products and is similar to diabetes. 
D) an overconsumption of high-fat, high-protein foods at the expense of carbohydrates. 
E) underconsumption of protein, but overconsumption of fat. 
A) recent severe food restriction; characterized in children who are underweight for height. 
B) a critical decrease in essential fatty acids, especially those from milk. 
C) an overconsumption of sugary products and is similar to diabetes. 
D) an overconsumption of high-fat, high-protein foods at the expense of carbohydrates. 
E) underconsumption of protein, but overconsumption of fat.

Question 4

The protein requirement of a child compared to an adult is:

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A) the same as adults, until the child turns 10 years of age. 
B) higher. 
C) much lower. 
D) dependent on the activity level of the child. 
E) exactly the same. 
A) the same as adults, until the child turns 10 years of age. 
B) higher. 
C) much lower. 
D) dependent on the activity level of the child. 
E) exactly the same.

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: buffers

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the balance maintained between acid and base is...

Question 6

Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

A) kwashiorkor. 
B) marasmus. 
C) eosinophilia myalgia syndrome . 
D) dysentery. 
E) fibromegaly. 
A) kwashiorkor. 
B) marasmus. 
C) eosinophilia myalgia syndrome . 
D) dysentery. 
E) fibromegaly.

Question 7

Complementary proteins:

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A) enhance the taste of food. 
B) increase the quality of the protein. 
C) combine proteins from different foods to provide all essential amino acids. 
D) decrease the loss of nitrogen from the body. 
E) increase the loss of nitrogen from the body. 
A) enhance the taste of food. 
B) increase the quality of the protein. 
C) combine proteins from different foods to provide all essential amino acids. 
D) decrease the loss of nitrogen from the body. 
E) increase the loss of nitrogen from the body.

Question 8

Explain the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid. ​

Accepted Answer

More than half of the amino acids are no

Question 9

The end products of protein metabolism are excreted by the:

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A) stomach. 
B) liver. 
C) kidneys. 
D) gallbladder. 
E) pancreas. 
A) stomach. 
B) liver. 
C) kidneys. 
D) gallbladder. 
E) pancreas.

Question 10

A diet which excludes red meat, but occasionally includes poultry, fish, and shellfish is classified as:

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A) lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B) partial vegetarian. 
C) ovo-vegetarian. 
D) temporary vegetarian. 
E) part-time vegan. 
A) lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B) partial vegetarian. 
C) ovo-vegetarian. 
D) temporary vegetarian. 
E) part-time vegan.

Question 11

A child with marasmus differs from a child with kwashiorkor in that a marasmic child:

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A) has a skin rash. 
B) experiences edema. 
C) may suffer brain impairment. 
D) develops a fatty liver. 
E) develops lung problems. 
A) has a skin rash. 
B) experiences edema. 
C) may suffer brain impairment. 
D) develops a fatty liver. 
E) develops lung problems.

Question 12

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids? ​

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A) Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B) Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C) Consume enough protein to meet the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D) Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein. 
E) Consume the perfect ratio of fat to protein. 
A) Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B) Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C) Consume enough protein to meet the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D) Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein. 
E) Consume the perfect ratio of fat to protein.

Question 13

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein? ​

Accepted Answer

A) fruit 
B) vegetables 
C) grains 
D) milk 
E) nuts 
A) fruit 
B) vegetables 
C) grains 
D) milk 
E) nuts

Question 14

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements. ​

Accepted Answer

The DRI committee reviewed the available

Question 15

A strict vegetarian must be careful about intakes of:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too high. 
B) iron and zinc; they may be too low. 
C) iron and zinc; they may be too high. 
D) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too low. 
E) vitamin D and potassium; they may be too high. 
A) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too high. 
B) iron and zinc; they may be too low. 
C) iron and zinc; they may be too high. 
D) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too low. 
E) vitamin D and potassium; they may be too high.

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: acids

Accepted Answer

The Answer of maintenance of the necessary amounts and types is...

Question 17

The nitrogen-containing excretion product of protein metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A) a buffer. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) urea. 
D) water. 
E) electrolytes. 
A) a buffer. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) urea. 
D) water. 
E) electrolytes.

Question 18

What are complementary proteins and how can they be used to create a complete diet? ​

Accepted Answer

If the body does not receive all the ess

Question 19

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality. What makes a protein "high quality"? ​

Accepted Answer

High-quality proteins provide enough of

Question 20

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption. ​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) calcium 
C) phytic acid 
D) fiber 
E) potassium 
A) vitamin C 
B) calcium 
C) phytic acid 
D) fiber 
E) potassium

Exam 5: Digestion and Absorption

Enzymes are:

One of the nine essential amino acids is:

Severe acute malnutrition is caused by:

The protein requirement of a child compared to an adult is:

Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of:

Complementary proteins:

Explain the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid. ​

The end products of protein metabolism are excreted by the:

A diet which excludes red meat, but occasionally includes poultry, fish, and shellfish is classified as:

A child with marasmus differs from a child with kwashiorkor in that a marasmic child:

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids? ​

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein? ​

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements. ​

A strict vegetarian must be careful about intakes of:

The nitrogen-containing excretion product of protein metabolism is:

What are complementary proteins and how can they be used to create a complete diet? ​

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality. What makes a protein "high quality"? ​

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption. ​

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

Explain the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid.

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein?

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements.

What are complementary proteins and how can they be used to create a complete diet?

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality. What makes a protein "high quality"?

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption.