Question 1

The term "non-essential," as it applies to amino acids, means that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the body does not require them. 
B)  ​they differ in their capacity to support growth. 
C)  ​the body can produce those it lacks. 
D)  ​they are not used to synthesize tissue. 
E)  they must be consumed as part of the diet. 
A)  ​the body does not require them. 
B)  ​they differ in their capacity to support growth. 
C)  ​the body can produce those it lacks. 
D)  ​they are not used to synthesize tissue. 
E)  they must be consumed as part of the diet.

Question 2

Matching
-​alkalosis

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 3

What are the possible risks associated with over-consumption of protein?​

Accepted Answer

For people with established ki

Question 4

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, fish, and shellfish. She would be described as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B)  ​partial vegetarian. 
C)  ​ovo-vegetarian. 
D)  ​temporary vegetarian. 
E)  ​undecided vegetarian. 
A)  ​lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
B)  ​partial vegetarian. 
C)  ​ovo-vegetarian. 
D)  ​temporary vegetarian. 
E)  ​undecided vegetarian.

Question 5

Differentiate between severe acute malnutrition and chronic malnutrition.​

Accepted Answer

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is cause

Question 6

Research supports the idea that vegetarians may actually be healthier than meat eaters.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy. Their primary function is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​build proteins needed by the body. 
B)  ​provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C)  ​produce thyroxin and insulin. 
D)  ​supply most of the kcalories in the average U.S. diet. 
E)  ​insulate the body against temperature extremes. 
A)  ​build proteins needed by the body. 
B)  ​provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C)  ​produce thyroxin and insulin. 
D)  ​supply most of the kcalories in the average U.S. diet. 
E)  ​insulate the body against temperature extremes.

Question 8

Matching
-​acid-base 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 9

An antibody is a type of protein that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​regulates pH balance in the body. 
B)  ​transports lipids throughout the body. 
C)  ​protects the body from viruses, bacteria, and other disease agents. 
D)  ​regulates fluid balance in the body. 
E)  ​carries messenger molecules. 
A)  ​regulates pH balance in the body. 
B)  ​transports lipids throughout the body. 
C)  ​protects the body from viruses, bacteria, and other disease agents. 
D)  ​regulates fluid balance in the body. 
E)  ​carries messenger molecules.

Question 10

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B)  ​Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C)  ​Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D)  ​Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E)  ​Deterioration of the digestive tract lining. 
A)  ​Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B)  ​Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C)  ​Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D)  ​Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E)  ​Deterioration of the digestive tract lining.

Question 11

An important buffer in the maintenance of the acid-base balance of the blood is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fatty acids. 
B)  ​lactic acid. 
C)  ​heme. 
D)  ​carbohydrate. 
E)  ​protein. 
A)  ​fatty acids. 
B)  ​lactic acid. 
C)  ​heme. 
D)  ​carbohydrate. 
E)  ​protein.

Question 12

The basic building blocks of proteins are: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​monosaccharides. 
B)  ​fatty acids. 
C)  ​ketones. 
D)  ​enzymes. 
E)  ​amino acids. 
A)  ​monosaccharides. 
B)  ​fatty acids. 
C)  ​ketones. 
D)  ​enzymes. 
E)  ​amino acids.

Question 13

An essential amino acid:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is not necessary to the diet. 
B)  ​must be supplied by the diet. 
C)  ​can be made from glucose in the body. 
D)  ​can be made from fat in the body. 
E)  ​includes alanine. 
A)  ​is not necessary to the diet. 
B)  ​must be supplied by the diet. 
C)  ​can be made from glucose in the body. 
D)  ​can be made from fat in the body. 
E)  ​includes alanine.

Question 14

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the role of protein in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.​

Accepted Answer

Proteins, such as albumin, hel

Question 16

Changing the shape of a protein causes which of the following to change in the protein? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​function 
B)  ​size 
C)  ​electrical charge 
D)  ​nutritional value 
E)  ​nitrogen balance 
A)  ​function 
B)  ​size 
C)  ​electrical charge 
D)  ​nutritional value 
E)  ​nitrogen balance

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

amino acid supplements can cau

Question 18

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
B)  ​prevent the loss of essential fatty acids. 
C)  ​prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
D)  ​stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids. 
E)  ​supply the brain with its preferred energy source. 
A)  ​stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
B)  ​prevent the loss of essential fatty acids. 
C)  ​prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy. 
D)  ​stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids. 
E)  ​supply the brain with its preferred energy source.

Question 19

​You encourage your vegetarian clients to eat iron-rich foods and foods that are rich in which of the following to increase iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin C 
B)  ​calcium 
C)  ​phytic acid 
D)  ​fiber 
E)  ​phosphorous 
A)  ​vitamin C 
B)  ​calcium 
C)  ​phytic acid 
D)  ​fiber 
E)  ​phosphorous

Question 20

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein quality. 
B)  ​net protein utilization. 
C)  ​protein coefficient. 
D)  ​protein efficiency ratio. 
E)  ​protein digestibility. 
A)  ​protein quality. 
B)  ​net protein utilization. 
C)  ​protein coefficient. 
D)  ​protein efficiency ratio. 
E)  ​protein digestibility.

Exam 5: Protein

The term "non-essential," as it applies to amino acids, means that:​

Matching -​alkalosis

What are the possible risks associated with over-consumption of protein?​

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, fish, and shellfish. She would be described as:​

Differentiate between severe acute malnutrition and chronic malnutrition.​

Research supports the idea that vegetarians may actually be healthier than meat eaters.​

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy. Their primary function is to:​

Matching -​acid-base balance

An antibody is a type of protein that:​

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?​

An important buffer in the maintenance of the acid-base balance of the blood is:​

The basic building blocks of proteins are: ​

An essential amino acid:

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use.

Describe the role of protein in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.​

Changing the shape of a protein causes which of the following to change in the protein? ​

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

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to:​

​You encourage your vegetarian clients to eat iron-rich foods and foods that are rich in which of the following to increase iron absorption?

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called:​

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

The term "non-essential," as it applies to amino acids, means that:

Matching -alkalosis

What are the possible risks associated with over-consumption of protein?

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, fish, and shellfish. She would be described as:

Differentiate between severe acute malnutrition and chronic malnutrition.

Research supports the idea that vegetarians may actually be healthier than meat eaters.

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy. Their primary function is to:

Matching -acid-base balance

An antibody is a type of protein that:

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

An important buffer in the maintenance of the acid-base balance of the blood is:

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

Describe the role of protein in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.

Changing the shape of a protein causes which of the following to change in the protein?

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements.

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to:

You encourage your vegetarian clients to eat iron-rich foods and foods that are rich in which of the following to increase iron absorption?

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called: