Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​milk pudding 
B)  ​fruit gelatin 
C)  ​sherbet 
D)  ​egg custard 
E)  ​banana cream pie 
A)  ​milk pudding 
B)  ​fruit gelatin 
C)  ​sherbet 
D)  ​egg custard 
E)  ​banana cream pie D

Question 2

Proteins help determine the distribution of fluids in living systems because they 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 C

Question 3

A polypeptide ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​contains less than five amino acids 
B)  ​is composed of more than one protein molecule 
C)  ​contains ten or more amino acids 
D)  ​contains only three amino acids 
E)  ​not folded or coiled 
A)  ​contains less than five amino acids 
B)  ​is composed of more than one protein molecule 
C)  ​contains ten or more amino acids 
D)  ​contains only three amino acids 
E)  ​not folded or coiled C

Question 4

Protection from disease is largely dependent on the action of ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​buffers 
B)  ​hemoglobin 
C)  ​antibodies 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​hormones 
A)  ​buffers 
B)  ​hemoglobin 
C)  ​antibodies 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​hormones

Question 5

The protein RDA for adults is ____ grams per kilogram of body weight.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0.4 
B)  ​0.5 
C)  ​0.8 
D)  ​1.0 
E)  ​1.2 
A)  ​0.4 
B)  ​0.5 
C)  ​0.8 
D)  ​1.0 
E)  ​1.2

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

dietary protein-no matter how high the q

Question 7

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) ____ amino acid.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​indigestible 
B)  ​non-essential 
C)  ​reduced 
D)  ​limiting 
E)  ​high-quality 
A)  ​indigestible 
B)  ​non-essential 
C)  ​reduced 
D)  ​limiting 
E)  ​high-quality

Question 8

Proteins are composed of chains of ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​monosaccharides 
B)  ​fatty acids 
C)  ​ketones 
D)  ​amino acids 
E)  ​glucose molecules 
A)  ​monosaccharides 
B)  ​fatty acids 
C)  ​ketones 
D)  ​amino acids 
E)  ​glucose molecules

Question 9

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

One of the nine essential amino acids is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylalanine 
B)  ​carnitine 
C)  ​thyrosine 
D)  ​glucosamine 
E)  ​butalmine 
A)  ​phenylalanine 
B)  ​carnitine 
C)  ​thyrosine 
D)  ​glucosamine 
E)  ​butalmine

Question 12

Not all amino acids have to be supplied by food. This is true because ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​not all necessary amino acids are found in food 
B)  ​hormones furnish the missing amino acids 
C)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from others 
D)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from fatty acids 
E)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from carbohydrates 
A)  ​not all necessary amino acids are found in food 
B)  ​hormones furnish the missing amino acids 
C)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from others 
D)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from fatty acids 
E)  ​the liver is able to manufacture some amino acids from carbohydrates

Question 13

Consumption of protein, itself, is known to contribute to heart disease and mortality.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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)  ​must come from a supplement 
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)  ​must come from a supplement

Question 15

An important buffer that helps maintain the acid-base balance of the blood is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hemoglobin 
B)  ​an electrolyte 
C)  ​albumin 
D)  ​structural 
E)  ​an antibody 
A)  ​hemoglobin 
B)  ​an electrolyte 
C)  ​albumin 
D)  ​structural 
E)  ​an antibody

Question 16

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Matching
-pH​

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids 
B) swelling caused by accumulation of 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 in a solution
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 maintain a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant
J)produced in response to invasion by antigens 
A) maintenance of the necessary amounts and types of fluid and minerals in each compartment of the body fluids 
B) swelling caused by accumulation of 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 in a solution
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 maintain a solution's acidity or alkalinity constant
J)produced in response to invasion by antigens

Question 18

Enzymes are ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​made of carbohydrates 
B)  ​essential to all life processes 
C)  ​altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate 
D)  ​essential nutrients 
E)  ​nonessential nutrients 
A)  ​made of carbohydrates 
B)  ​essential to all life processes 
C)  ​altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate 
D)  ​essential nutrients 
E)  ​nonessential nutrients

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​18 
B)  ​24 
C)  ​42 
D)  ​48 
E)  ​52 
A)  ​18 
B)  ​24 
C)  ​42 
D)  ​48 
E)  ​52

Question 20

What are some health advantages of a vegetarian diet?​

Accepted Answer

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Exam 4: Protein

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

Proteins help determine the distribution of fluids in living systems because they are ____.​

A polypeptide ____.​

Protection from disease is largely dependent on the action of ____.​

The protein RDA for adults is ____ grams per kilogram of body weight.​

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

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) ____ amino acid.​

Proteins are composed of chains of ____.​

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat.​

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed.​

One of the nine essential amino acids is ____.​

Not all amino acids have to be supplied by food. This is true because ____.​

Consumption of protein, itself, is known to contribute to heart disease and mortality.​

An essential amino acid ____.​

An important buffer that helps maintain the acid-base balance of the blood is ____.​

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body.​

Matching -pH​

Enzymes are ____.​

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

What are some health advantages of a vegetarian diet?​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

Proteins help determine the distribution of fluids in living systems because they are ____.

A polypeptide ____.

Protection from disease is largely dependent on the action of ____.

The protein RDA for adults is ____ grams per kilogram of body weight.

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

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) ____ amino acid.

Proteins are composed of chains of ____.

Research supports the idea that a vegetarian diet may be healthier than a diet that includes meat.

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed.

One of the nine essential amino acids is ____.

Not all amino acids have to be supplied by food. This is true because ____.

Consumption of protein, itself, is known to contribute to heart disease and mortality.

An essential amino acid ____.

An important buffer that helps maintain the acid-base balance of the blood is ____.

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body.

Matching -pH

Enzymes are ____.

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

What are some health advantages of a vegetarian diet?