Question 1

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ citrus fruits 
B)  ​cereal 
C)  ​legumes 
D)  ​bread 
E)  ​greens 
A)  ​ citrus fruits 
B)  ​cereal 
C)  ​legumes 
D)  ​bread 
E)  ​greens

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carnitine 
B)  ​alanine 
C)  ​tyrosine 
D)  ​hemoglobin 
E)  ​phenylalanine 
A)  ​carnitine 
B)  ​alanine 
C)  ​tyrosine 
D)  ​hemoglobin 
E)  ​phenylalanine

Question 3

Matching
-​ acidosis

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers. 
A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers.

Question 4

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​glycerol. 
B)  ​carbon. 
C)  ​fatty acids. 
D)  ​nitrogen. 
E)  ​hydrogen. 
A)  ​glycerol. 
B)  ​carbon. 
C)  ​fatty acids. 
D)  ​nitrogen. 
E)  ​hydrogen.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​milk pudding. 
B)  ​fruit gelatin. 
C)  ​sherbet. 
D)  ​apple pie. 
E)  ​peanut butter cookie. 
A)  ​milk pudding. 
B)  ​fruit gelatin. 
C)  ​sherbet. 
D)  ​apple pie. 
E)  ​peanut butter cookie.

Question 6

Matching
-​antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers. 
A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers.

Question 7

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegans?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium , potassium, and chloride 
B)  ​zinc, magnesium, and fluoride 
C)  ​iron, manganese, and calcium 
D)  ​iron, zinc, and calcium 
E)  ​sodium, phosphorous, and magnesium 
A)  ​sodium , potassium, and chloride 
B)  ​zinc, magnesium, and fluoride 
C)  ​iron, manganese, and calcium 
D)  ​iron, zinc, and calcium 
E)  ​sodium, phosphorous, and magnesium

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​side group. 
B)  ​backbone. 
C)  ​amino group. 
D)  ​acid group. 
E)  ​coils. 
A)  ​side group. 
B)  ​backbone. 
C)  ​amino group. 
D)  ​acid group. 
E)  ​coils.

Question 10

Rick overconsumes animal-derived protein food sources. Which of the following is least likely to happen to him as a result?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an increased risk of heart disease. 
B)  ​the worsening of existing kidney disease. 
C)  ​inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
D)  ​an increased risk of developing liver disease. 
E)  ​increased risk of obesity. 
A)  ​an increased risk of heart disease. 
B)  ​the worsening of existing kidney disease. 
C)  ​inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
D)  ​an increased risk of developing liver disease. 
E)  ​increased risk of obesity.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​approximately the same. 
B)  ​higher. 
C)  ​much lower. 
D)  ​dependent on the activity level of the child. 
E)  ​not known. 
A)  ​approximately the same. 
B)  ​higher. 
C)  ​much lower. 
D)  ​dependent on the activity level of the child. 
E)  ​not known.

Question 12

​Which of the following provides less than seven grams of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/2 cup of legumes. 
B)  ​1 ounce chicken. 
C)  ​1 egg. 
D)  ​1 slice of bread. 
E)  ​2 tablespoons of peanut butter 
A)  ​1/2 cup of legumes. 
B)  ​1 ounce chicken. 
C)  ​1 egg. 
D)  ​1 slice of bread. 
E)  ​2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Question 13

When glucose is unavailable, the functioning of which two parts of the body becomes compromised?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B)  ​marasmic child experiences edema. 
C)  ​marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D)  ​marasmic child develops a fatty liver. 
E)  ​kwashiorkor child appears extremely thin. 
A)  ​marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B)  ​marasmic child experiences edema. 
C)  ​marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D)  ​marasmic child develops a fatty liver. 
E)  ​kwashiorkor child appears extremely thin.

Question 15

​Which of the following proteins helps the body maintain its resistance to disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antibodies 
B)  ​collagen 
C)  ​hormones 
D)  ​hemoglobin 
E)  ​albumin 
A)  ​antibodies 
B)  ​collagen 
C)  ​hormones 
D)  ​hemoglobin 
E)  ​albumin

Question 16

The body uses amino acids 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)  ​a person is very sedentary. 
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)  ​a person is very sedentary.

Question 17

Matching
-​acids

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers. 
A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers.

Question 18

​Food proteins:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are absorbed as amino acids. 
B)  ​are incorporated into body proteins. 
C)  ​remain intact until they reach the small intestine, where they are digested. 
D)  ​are denatured by body heat. 
E)  ​require a highly alkaline environment to break down. 
A)  ​are absorbed as amino acids. 
B)  ​are incorporated into body proteins. 
C)  ​remain intact until they reach the small intestine, where they are digested. 
D)  ​are denatured by body heat. 
E)  ​require a highly alkaline environment to break down.

Question 19

Matching
-bases ​

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers. 
A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids. 
B) the swelling of body tissue caused by leakage of fluid from the blood vessels and accumulation of the fluid in the interstitial spaces. 
C) compounds that release hydrogen ions in a solution. 
D) compounds that accept hydrogen ions in a solution. 
E) the balance maintained between acid and base concentrations in the blood and body fluids.
F)the concentration of hydrogen ions.
G)too much acid in the blood and body fluids.
H)too much base in the blood and body fluids.
I)compounds that can reversibly combine with hydrogen ions to help keep a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant.
J)large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced in response to invasion of the body by unfamiliar molecules called antigens.
K)chemical messengers.

Question 20

A person is in positive nitrogen balance during:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​growth. 
B)  ​old age. 
C)  ​exercise. 
D)  ​adulthood. 
E)  ​an infection. 
A)  ​growth. 
B)  ​old age. 
C)  ​exercise. 
D)  ​adulthood. 
E)  ​an infection.

Exam 5: Protein

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?​

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?​

Matching -​ acidosis

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:​

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

Matching -​antibodies

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegans?​

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

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its: ​

Rick overconsumes animal-derived protein food sources. Which of the following is least likely to happen to him as a result?​

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

​Which of the following provides less than seven grams of protein?

When glucose is unavailable, the functioning of which two parts of the body becomes compromised?​

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:​

​Which of the following proteins helps the body maintain its resistance to disease?

The body uses amino acids for energy when:​

Matching -​acids

​Food proteins:

Matching -bases ​

A person is in positive nitrogen balance during:​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

Matching - acidosis

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

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

Matching -antibodies

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegans?

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its:

Rick overconsumes animal-derived protein food sources. Which of the following is least likely to happen to him as a result?

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

Which of the following provides less than seven grams of protein?

When glucose is unavailable, the functioning of which two parts of the body becomes compromised?

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

Which of the following proteins helps the body maintain its resistance to disease?

The body uses amino acids for energy when:

Matching -acids

Food proteins:

Matching -bases

A person is in positive nitrogen balance during: