Question 1

The process of protein breakdown and synthesis is called ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein recovery 
B)  ​the protein cycle 
C)  ​protein turnover 
D)  ​protein rotation 
E)  ​protein genesis 
A)  ​protein recovery 
B)  ​the protein cycle 
C)  ​protein turnover 
D)  ​protein rotation 
E)  ​protein genesis

Question 2

A person is in negative nitrogen balance during ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​infancy 
B)  ​adolescence 
C)  ​starvation 
D)  ​pregnancy 
E)  ​illness recovery 
A)  ​infancy 
B)  ​adolescence 
C)  ​starvation 
D)  ​pregnancy 
E)  ​illness recovery

Question 3

Which combination provides high-quality protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​black beans and corn 
B)  ​pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds 
C)  ​peanut butter and white bread sandwich 
D)  ​stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers 
E)  ​salad with pineapples 
A)  ​black beans and corn 
B)  ​pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds 
C)  ​peanut butter and white bread sandwich 
D)  ​stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers 
E)  ​salad with pineapples

Question 4

What happens when the diet is lacking 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)  ​Protein synthesis will stop. 
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)  ​Protein synthesis will stop.

Question 5

In order to estimate an individual's protein requirements, his or her ____ must be considered.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​age 
B)  ​height 
C)  ​weight 
D)  ​gender 
E)  ​race 
A)  ​age 
B)  ​height 
C)  ​weight 
D)  ​gender 
E)  ​race

Question 6

Matching
-buffers​

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 7

Under special circumstances, a nonessential amino acid can become essential.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​kwashiorkor 
B)  ​marasmus 
C)  eosinophilia myalgia syndrome​ 
D)  ​dystentery 
E)  ​fibromegaly 
A)  ​kwashiorkor 
B)  ​marasmus 
C)  eosinophilia myalgia syndrome​ 
D)  ​dystentery 
E)  ​fibromegaly

Question 9

Which food item provides the highest quality protein?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​side group 
B)  ​backbone 
C)  ​size 
D)  ​shape 
E)  ​central spiral group 
A)  ​side group 
B)  ​backbone 
C)  ​size 
D)  ​shape 
E)  ​central spiral group

Question 11

Matching
-edema​

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

Proteins also help maintain the balance

Question 13

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fruit 
B)  ​vegetables 
C)  ​grains 
D)  ​milk 
E)  ​nuts 
A)  ​fruit 
B)  ​vegetables 
C)  ​grains 
D)  ​milk 
E)  ​nuts

Question 14

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients in that they contain ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Lipoproteins function to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​catalyze chemical reactions 
B)  ​encourage edema 
C)  ​transport lipids in the blood 
D)  ​transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells 
E)  ​add strength to bones and teeth 
A)  ​catalyze chemical reactions 
B)  ​encourage edema 
C)  ​transport lipids in the blood 
D)  ​transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells 
E)  ​add strength to bones and teeth

Question 16

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​denatured 
B)  ​synthesized 
C)  ​coiled 
D)  ​folded 
E)  ​reacted 
A)  ​denatured 
B)  ​synthesized 
C)  ​coiled 
D)  ​folded 
E)  ​reacted

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The DRI committee reviewed the available

Question 18

Matching
-acids​

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 19

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which food serving provides the largest amount of protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​½ cup cooked broccoli 
B)  ​2 tablespoons peanut butter 
C)  ​1 cup milk 
D)  ​1 cup tofu 
E)  ​½ ounce meat 
A)  ​½ cup cooked broccoli 
B)  ​2 tablespoons peanut butter 
C)  ​1 cup milk 
D)  ​1 cup tofu 
E)  ​½ ounce meat

Exam 4: Protein

The process of protein breakdown and synthesis is called ____.​

A person is in negative nitrogen balance during ____.​

Which combination provides high-quality protein?​

What happens when the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?​

In order to estimate an individual's protein requirements, his or her ____ must be considered.​

Matching -buffers​

Under special circumstances, a nonessential amino acid can become essential.​

Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.​

Which food item provides the highest quality protein?​

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

Matching -edema​

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

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein?​

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients in that they contain ____.

Lipoproteins function to ____.

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function.​

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

Matching -acids​

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?​

Which food serving provides the largest amount of protein?​

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

The process of protein breakdown and synthesis is called ____.

A person is in negative nitrogen balance during ____.

Which combination provides high-quality protein?

What happens when the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

In order to estimate an individual's protein requirements, his or her ____ must be considered.

Matching -buffers

Under special circumstances, a nonessential amino acid can become essential.

Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.

Which food item provides the highest quality protein?

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its ____.

Matching -edema

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

Which food group in the USDA Food Guide contains only tiny amounts of protein?

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function.

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements.

Matching -acids

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?

Which food serving provides the largest amount of protein?