Question 1

Legumes are rich in B vitamins and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  fiber 
C)  fat 
D)  vitamin K 
E)  iron 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  fiber 
C)  fat 
D)  vitamin K 
E)  iron

Question 2

The amino acids in a strand of protein are similar to the identical repeating structure of sugars in carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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.
Jill's research on the risks of excess protein should lead her to give what advice to John?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating twice the RDA will help John safely gain muscle mass quickly. 
B)  John should consider the grams of protein rather than just a percentage of calories for appropriate protein intake. 
C)  John should decrease his protein intake as total calories decrease. 
D)  As protein intake increases, John's carbohydrate intake should increase proportionately. 
E)  Increasing protein intake should be offset by decreasing fat intake to less than five percent of total calories. 
A)  Eating twice the RDA will help John safely gain muscle mass quickly. 
B)  John should consider the grams of protein rather than just a percentage of calories for appropriate protein intake. 
C)  John should decrease his protein intake as total calories decrease. 
D)  As protein intake increases, John's carbohydrate intake should increase proportionately. 
E)  Increasing protein intake should be offset by decreasing fat intake to less than five percent of total calories.

Question 4

A food contains 21 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of total fat. What is the percentage of calories from protein in this food?

Accepted Answer

A)  17 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  42 percent 
D)  47 percent 
E)  It is impossible to determine this from the information given. 
A)  17 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  42 percent 
D)  47 percent 
E)  It is impossible to determine this from the information given.

Question 5

Which food selection is the lowest in protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  An apple 
B)  Black beans 
C)  A hard-boiled egg 
D)  A grilled chicken sandwich with tomato 
E)  A peanut butter sandwich 
A)  An apple 
B)  Black beans 
C)  A hard-boiled egg 
D)  A grilled chicken sandwich with tomato 
E)  A peanut butter sandwich

Question 6

What is denaturation and what triggers it to occur?

Accepted Answer

Denaturation is the first step in the br

Question 7

Protein is primarily used by the body as an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the meaning of the term "protein-sparing"?

Accepted Answer

A)  If there is not enough protein in the diet, the body cannot digest starch. 
B)  If the diet provides enough carbohydrates and fats for energy, protein can be used to make new proteins. 
C)  Fiber is needed in order to absorb amino acids into the body. 
D)  If the diet provides enough protein, glucose will be used for energy. 
E)  Protein deficiencies will cause the breakdown of muscle. 
A)  If there is not enough protein in the diet, the body cannot digest starch. 
B)  If the diet provides enough carbohydrates and fats for energy, protein can be used to make new proteins. 
C)  Fiber is needed in order to absorb amino acids into the body. 
D)  If the diet provides enough protein, glucose will be used for energy. 
E)  Protein deficiencies will cause the breakdown of muscle.

Question 9

Complementary protein sources must be eaten within two hours of one another to meet the body's need for essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Legumes are rich in B vitamins and ____.

The amino acids in a strand of protein are similar to the identical repeating structure of sugars in carbohydrates.

A food contains 21 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of total fat. What is the percentage of calories from protein in this food?

Which food selection is the lowest in protein?

What is denaturation and what triggers it to occur?

Protein is primarily used by the body as an energy source.

What is the meaning of the term "protein-sparing"?

Complementary protein sources must be eaten within two hours of one another to meet the body's need for essential amino acids.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition Spotlight: How Do You Tell If Its Nutrition Fact or Nutrition Fiction

The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

Anatomy for Nutritions Sakespotlight: Gut Feelings--Common Digestive Problems

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Weight Managementspotlight: the Eating Disorders

Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sportspotlight: Nutrition Supplements and Sport Performance--Help or Hype

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

Food Safety and the Global Food Supplyspotlight: Global Food Insecurity

Filters

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

Legumes are rich in B vitamins and ____.

The amino acids in a strand of protein are similar to the identical repeating structure of sugars in carbohydrates.

A food contains 21 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of total fat. What is the percentage of calories from protein in this food?

Which food selection is the lowest in protein?

What is denaturation and what triggers it to occur?

Protein is primarily used by the body as an energy source.

What is the meaning of the term "protein-sparing"?

Complementary protein sources must be eaten within two hours of one another to meet the body's need for essential amino acids.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition Spotlight: How Do You Tell If Its Nutrition Fact or Nutrition Fiction

The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

Anatomy for Nutritions Sakespotlight: Gut Feelings--Common Digestive Problems

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Weight Managementspotlight: the Eating Disorders

Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sportspotlight: Nutrition Supplements and Sport Performance--Help or Hype

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

Food Safety and the Global Food Supplyspotlight: Global Food Insecurity

Filters