Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

An amino acid that is not necessary in the diet is called a ________.

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 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).

Which of the following is not an assumption that recommendations for protein intake are based on?

What is the relationship between body proteins and water?

Which food is least likely to cause food allergies?

What is responsible for causing the symptoms seen during an allergic reaction such as inflammation, itching, hives, dilation of blood vessels, and a drop in blood pressure?

How can a vegetarian obtain adequate protein on a daily basis, and what happens if an essential amino acid is missing from the diet?

________ are special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses.

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

MyPlate food guide identifies legumes as the only food featured in two different categories, the Grain group and the Protein Foods group.

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. Maggie explains to her mother that there are different types of vegetarian eating patterns. Which type of vegetarian would consider incorporating foods that are fortified in omega-3 fatty acids?

______ are compounds that function to maintain a constant pH in the body.

The mineral ______ is most likely to be lacking in a vegan diet.

List the five types of vegetarian eating patterns presented in the text making sure to note what each type includes or excludes in their diet.

The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the consumed protein will come from ____.

Only when consumption of carbohydrate and fat calories is insufficient will protein be converted to fat.

Soybeans are a legume which means this plant-based protein source is of lower quality compared to an egg.

Discuss the health benefits of well-planned vegetarian diets.

Your friend LaTonya says she wants to make sure she's getting enough protein without getting too much. What advice would you give her?

Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. A friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs will increase his muscle mass. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases ____.