Question 1

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​18 
B)  ​24 
C)  ​42 
D)  ​60 
E)  ​100 
A)  ​18 
B)  ​24 
C)  ​42 
D)  ​60 
E)  ​100

Question 2

Which of the following would you be least likely to recommend to your vegan client who is trying to increase his calcium intake?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dark green, leafy vegetables. 
B)  ​fortified soy milk. 
C)  ​legumes. 
D)  ​fortified breakfast cereal 
E)  ​deep orange and yellow fruits and vegetables 
A)  ​dark green, leafy vegetables. 
B)  ​fortified soy milk. 
C)  ​legumes. 
D)  ​fortified breakfast cereal 
E)  ​deep orange and yellow fruits and vegetables

Question 3

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​results in increased resistance to disease. 
B)  ​causes increased body temperature. 
C)  ​is found only in children.​ 
D)  ​affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E)  ​results in low resistance to disease. 
A)  ​results in increased resistance to disease. 
B)  ​causes increased body temperature. 
C)  ​is found only in children.​ 
D)  ​affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E)  ​results in low resistance to disease.

Question 4

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​older adults. 
B)  ​newborns. 
C)  ​newly weaned children. 
D)  ​adolescents. 
E)  ​women. 
A)  ​older adults. 
B)  ​newborns. 
C)  ​newly weaned children. 
D)  ​adolescents. 
E)  ​women.

Question 5

Matching
-​fluid and electrolyte balance

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 6

​Under what conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

dietary protein will not be used efficie

Question 7

​An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​valine. 
B)  ​leucine. 
C)  ​lysine. 
D)  ​tyrosine. 
E)  ​methionine 
A)  ​valine. 
B)  ​leucine. 
C)  ​lysine. 
D)  ​tyrosine. 
E)  ​methionine

Question 8

​What is the RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman in grams per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​44 
B)  ​60 
C)  ​75 
D)  ​100 
E)  ​225 
A)  ​44 
B)  ​60 
C)  ​75 
D)  ​100 
E)  ​225

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​28 g/day 
B)  ​48 g/day 
C)  ​58 g/day 
D)  ​68 g/day 
E)  ​75 g/day 
A)  ​28 g/day 
B)  ​48 g/day 
C)  ​58 g/day 
D)  ​68 g/day 
E)  ​75 g/day

Question 10

What happens when the diet lacks an essential amino acid?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Proteins will be made but they will be limited in that particular amino acid. 
B)  ​The body will synthesize it. 
C)  ​A person's health will not be affected as long as carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. 
D)  ​Protein synthesis will be limited. 
E)  ​Fatty acids will be substituted for the missing amino acid. 
A)  ​Proteins will be made but they will be limited in that particular amino acid. 
B)  ​The body will synthesize it. 
C)  ​A person's health will not be affected as long as carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. 
D)  ​Protein synthesis will be limited. 
E)  ​Fatty acids will be substituted for the missing amino acid.

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 intrinsic factor. 
C)  ​it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D)  ​deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E)  ​they are unable to recycle their vitamin B12. 
A)  ​fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B)  ​they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C)  ​it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D)  ​deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
E)  ​they are unable to recycle their vitamin B12.

Question 12

Which of the following would likely be in positive nitrogen balance?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​burn victims 
B)  ​a starving child 
C)  ​pregnant women 
D)  ​a man who was recently in a severe car accident 
E)  ​someone with a high fever 
A)  ​burn victims 
B)  ​a starving child 
C)  ​pregnant women 
D)  ​a man who was recently in a severe car accident 
E)  ​someone with a high fever

Question 13

The recommended intake of protein represents what percentage of daily energy intake?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​15-20% 
B)  ​10-20% 
C)  ​15-35% 
D)  ​10-35% 
E)  ​55-65% 
A)  ​15-20% 
B)  ​10-20% 
C)  ​15-35% 
D)  ​10-35% 
E)  ​55-65%

Question 14

What is the protein RDA for adults in gram(s) per kilogram of body weight?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0.4 
B)  ​0.5 
C)  ​0.8 
D)  ​1.0 
E)  ​2.0 
A)  ​0.4 
B)  ​0.5 
C)  ​0.8 
D)  ​1.0 
E)  ​2.0

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

an essential amino acid is one

Question 16

Matching
-​pH

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 17

Essential amino acids:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are found mostly in plant foods. 
B)  ​cannot be synthesized by the body. 
C)  ​cannot be supplied by the diet. 
D)  ​are the best source of energy for the body. 
E)  ​are also referred to as dispensable amino acids. 
A)  ​are found mostly in plant foods. 
B)  ​cannot be synthesized by the body. 
C)  ​cannot be supplied by the diet. 
D)  ​are the best source of energy for the body. 
E)  ​are also referred to as dispensable amino acids.

Question 18

How many essential amino acids are required by the adult? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​9 
B)  ​16 
C)  ​10 
D)  ​22 
E)  ​25 
A)  ​9 
B)  ​16 
C)  ​10 
D)  ​22 
E)  ​25

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Protein quality is determined

Question 20

​One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​large. 
B)  ​resistant to heat. 
C)  ​attracted to water. 
D)  ​small. 
E)  ​hydrophobic. 
A)  ​large. 
B)  ​resistant to heat. 
C)  ​attracted to water. 
D)  ​small. 
E)  ​hydrophobic.

Exam 5: Protein

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?​

Which of the following would you be least likely to recommend to your vegan client who is trying to increase his calcium intake?​

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:​

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:​

Matching -​fluid and electrolyte balance

​Under what conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

​An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

​What is the RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman in grams per day?

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

What happens when the diet lacks an essential amino acid?​

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

Which of the following would likely be in positive nitrogen balance?​

The recommended intake of protein represents what percentage of daily energy intake?​

What is the protein RDA for adults in gram(s) per kilogram of body weight?​

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

Matching -​pH

Essential amino acids:​

How many essential amino acids are required by the adult? ​

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

​One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

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

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How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

Which of the following would you be least likely to recommend to your vegan client who is trying to increase his calcium intake?

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:

Matching -fluid and electrolyte balance

Under what conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

What is the RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman in grams per day?

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

What happens when the diet lacks an essential amino acid?

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

Which of the following would likely be in positive nitrogen balance?

The recommended intake of protein represents what percentage of daily energy intake?

What is the protein RDA for adults in gram(s) per kilogram of body weight?

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

Matching -pH

Essential amino acids:

How many essential amino acids are required by the adult?

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

One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are: