Question 1

Transamination is the process by which transfer RNA reads the genetic code and delivers the needed amino acids to the ribosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Amino acids can be used by the body to make glucose and fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a food that involves production of antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Protein requirements per unit of body weight are _______ for infants and children than for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  less 
B)  the same 
C)  greater 
A)  less 
B)  the same 
C)  greater

Question 5

Which of the following is the most likely responsible for the health-promoting effects (reduced incidence of obesity, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer) of vegetarian diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  High intake of fiber 
B)  High intake of tofu 
C)  Low intake of sodium 
D)  The total dietary pattern 
A)  High intake of fiber 
B)  High intake of tofu 
C)  Low intake of sodium 
D)  The total dietary pattern

Question 6

Plant foods generally are excellent sources of

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber. 
B)  phytochemicals. 
C)  unsaturated fats. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  fiber. 
B)  phytochemicals. 
C)  unsaturated fats. 
D)  all of these choices.

Question 7

The three-dimensional shape of a protein is impacted by all of the following EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical properties of the amino acids. 
B)  folding of the polypeptide. 
C)  number of essential amino acids. 
D)  order of the amino acids. 
A)  chemical properties of the amino acids. 
B)  folding of the polypeptide. 
C)  number of essential amino acids. 
D)  order of the amino acids.

Question 8

Protein _______ is a measure of how good the protein in food is at providing the essential amino acids the body needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  adequacy 
B)  availability 
C)  definability 
D)  quality 
A)  adequacy 
B)  availability 
C)  definability 
D)  quality

Question 9

Most protein digestion occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach.

Question 10

Why is protein-energy malnutrition more common in children than adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child's stomach cannot digest protein from the diet. 
B)  Adults eat protein sources from the diet that have a higher absorption rate. 
C)  Because children are growing, their protein needs per unit body weight are higher. 
D)  Children do not eat enough total calories so that protein must be used as an energy source. 
A)  The child's stomach cannot digest protein from the diet. 
B)  Adults eat protein sources from the diet that have a higher absorption rate. 
C)  Because children are growing, their protein needs per unit body weight are higher. 
D)  Children do not eat enough total calories so that protein must be used as an energy source.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken 
B)  Eggs 
C)  Low-fat milk 
D)  Wheat germ 
A)  Chicken 
B)  Eggs 
C)  Low-fat milk 
D)  Wheat germ

Question 12

When salivary amylase enters the stomach, the acid causes the structure of this enzyme to change so that it is no longer able to function. This change in structure is called

Accepted Answer

A)  deamination. 
B)  deformation. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  deactivation. 
A)  deamination. 
B)  deformation. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  deactivation.

Question 13

What are some of the health benefits of consuming soy products?

Accepted Answer

Soy products, derived from soybeans, are

Question 14

The ____ amino acid is the essential amino acid that is available in the lowest concentration relative to the body's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  essentiality 
B)  framework 
C)  limiting 
D)  priority 
A)  essentiality 
B)  framework 
C)  limiting 
D)  priority

Question 15

If there is a shortage of an essential amino acid in the body, the absence of that amino acid limits protein synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Protein-energy malnutrition is only seen in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The body will receive _______ total protein from a diet that contains protein from meat and dairy foods as compared to a diet that contains protein from wheat and rice, nuts, and pinto beans.

Accepted Answer

A)  less 
B)  the same amount 
C)  more 
A)  less 
B)  the same amount 
C)  more

Question 18

Review where digestive processes of protein occur. Select the letter that indicates where transport proteins move the products of protein digestion into the mucosal cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

A diet that provides 10% of calories from protein will meet the RDA for protein, but this is a relatively low-protein diet compared with typical eating patterns in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Animal products provide B vitamins and readily absorbable sources of minerals, such as iron, zinc, and calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Transamination is the process by which transfer RNA reads the genetic code and delivers the needed amino acids to the ribosome.

Amino acids can be used by the body to make glucose and fatty acids.

A food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a food that involves production of antibodies.

Protein requirements per unit of body weight are _______ for infants and children than for adults.

Which of the following is the most likely responsible for the health-promoting effects (reduced incidence of obesity, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer) of vegetarian diets?

Plant foods generally are excellent sources of

The three-dimensional shape of a protein is impacted by all of the following EXCEPT the

Protein _______ is a measure of how good the protein in food is at providing the essential amino acids the body needs.

Most protein digestion occurs in the

Why is protein-energy malnutrition more common in children than adults?

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

When salivary amylase enters the stomach, the acid causes the structure of this enzyme to change so that it is no longer able to function. This change in structure is called

What are some of the health benefits of consuming soy products?

The ____ amino acid is the essential amino acid that is available in the lowest concentration relative to the body's needs.

If there is a shortage of an essential amino acid in the body, the absence of that amino acid limits protein synthesis.

Protein-energy malnutrition is only seen in children.

The body will receive _______ total protein from a diet that contains protein from meat and dairy foods as compared to a diet that contains protein from wheat and rice, nuts, and pinto beans.

Review where digestive processes of protein occur. Select the letter that indicates where transport proteins move the products of protein digestion into the mucosal cell.

A diet that provides 10% of calories from protein will meet the RDA for protein, but this is a relatively low-protein diet compared with typical eating patterns in the U.S.

Animal products provide B vitamins and readily absorbable sources of minerals, such as iron, zinc, and calcium.

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Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

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Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

Transamination is the process by which transfer RNA reads the genetic code and delivers the needed amino acids to the ribosome.

Amino acids can be used by the body to make glucose and fatty acids.

A food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a food that involves production of antibodies.

Protein requirements per unit of body weight are _______ for infants and children than for adults.

Which of the following is the most likely responsible for the health-promoting effects (reduced incidence of obesity, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer) of vegetarian diets?

Plant foods generally are excellent sources of

The three-dimensional shape of a protein is impacted by all of the following EXCEPT the

Protein _______ is a measure of how good the protein in food is at providing the essential amino acids the body needs.

Most protein digestion occurs in the

Why is protein-energy malnutrition more common in children than adults?

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

When salivary amylase enters the stomach, the acid causes the structure of this enzyme to change so that it is no longer able to function. This change in structure is called

What are some of the health benefits of consuming soy products?

The ____ amino acid is the essential amino acid that is available in the lowest concentration relative to the body's needs.

If there is a shortage of an essential amino acid in the body, the absence of that amino acid limits protein synthesis.

Protein-energy malnutrition is only seen in children.

The body will receive _______ total protein from a diet that contains protein from meat and dairy foods as compared to a diet that contains protein from wheat and rice, nuts, and pinto beans.

Review where digestive processes of protein occur. Select the letter that indicates where transport proteins move the products of protein digestion into the mucosal cell.

A diet that provides 10% of calories from protein will meet the RDA for protein, but this is a relatively low-protein diet compared with typical eating patterns in the U.S.

Animal products provide B vitamins and readily absorbable sources of minerals, such as iron, zinc, and calcium.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters