Question 1

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B)  ​Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C)  ​Consume enough protein to meet the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D)  ​Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein. 
E)  ​Consume the perfect ratio of fat to protein. 
A)  ​Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B)  ​Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C)  ​Consume enough protein to meet the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D)  ​Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein. 
E)  ​Consume the perfect ratio of fat to protein.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

More than half of the amino acids are no

Question 3

Severe acute malnutrition is caused by ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​recent severe food restriction; characterized in children who are underweight for height 
B)  ​a critical decrease in essential fatty acids, especially those from milk 
C)  ​an overconsumption of sugary products and is similar to diabetes 
D)  ​an overconsumption of high-fat, high-protein foods at the expense of carbohydrates 
E)  ​underconsumption of protein, but overconsumption of fat 
A)  ​recent severe food restriction; characterized in children who are underweight for height 
B)  ​a critical decrease in essential fatty acids, especially those from milk 
C)  ​an overconsumption of sugary products and is similar to diabetes 
D)  ​an overconsumption of high-fat, high-protein foods at the expense of carbohydrates 
E)  ​underconsumption of protein, but overconsumption of fat

Question 4

Matching
-bases​

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 5

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Severe marasmus ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​results in low resistance to disease 
B)  ​causes increased body temperature 
C)  ​occurs only in children 
D)  ​hampers physical development but leaves the brain unaffected 
E)  ​occurs only in adults 
A)  ​results in low resistance to disease 
B)  ​causes increased body temperature 
C)  ​occurs only in children 
D)  ​hampers physical development but leaves the brain unaffected 
E)  ​occurs only in adults

Question 8

Structural proteins are found in ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antibodies 
B)  ​transporters 
C)  ​teeth 
D)  ​hormones 
E)  ​enzymes 
A)  ​antibodies 
B)  ​transporters 
C)  ​teeth 
D)  ​hormones 
E)  ​enzymes

Question 9

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein will be of low quality 
B)  ​protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients 
C)  ​other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate 
D)  ​the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs 
E)  ​protein will form the majority of a person's diet 
A)  ​protein will be of low quality 
B)  ​protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients 
C)  ​other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate 
D)  ​the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs 
E)  ​protein will form the majority of a person's diet

Question 10

The plant food with the highest protein digestibility is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​corn 
B)  ​sweet potato 
C)  ​asparagus 
D)  ​soybeans 
E)  ​cabbage 
A)  ​corn 
B)  ​sweet potato 
C)  ​asparagus 
D)  ​soybeans 
E)  ​cabbage

Question 11

The RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman is ____ grams per day.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​44 
B)  ​60 
C)  ​75 
D)  ​100 
E)  ​121 
A)  ​44 
B)  ​60 
C)  ​75 
D)  ​100 
E)  ​121

Question 12

Matching
-antibodies​

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 13

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?​

Accepted Answer

Heart Disease Protein itself is not know

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Proteins and hormones diminish 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)  ​Protein synthesis produces too much water. 
A)  ​Proteins and hormones diminish 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)  ​Protein synthesis produces too much water.

Question 15

Which food will contribute to the calcium intake of a vegan diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​deep orange fruits 
B)  ​carrots 
C)  ​purple cabbage 
D)  ​legumes 
E)  ​deep yellow fruits 
A)  ​deep orange fruits 
B)  ​carrots 
C)  ​purple cabbage 
D)  ​legumes 
E)  ​deep yellow fruits

Question 16

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.​

Accepted Answer

In kwashiorkor, some muscle wasting may

Question 17

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 proper enzymes to break it down 
C)  ​it is found only in animal-derived products 
D)  ​deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products 
E)  ​it cannot be put into a vitamin 
A)  ​fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption 
B)  ​they lack the proper enzymes to break it down 
C)  ​it is found only in animal-derived products 
D)  ​deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products 
E)  ​it cannot be put into a vitamin

Question 18

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​seeds 
B)  ​gelatin 
C)  ​almond milk 
D)  ​eggs 
E)  ​pectin 
A)  ​seeds 
B)  ​gelatin 
C)  ​almond milk 
D)  ​eggs 
E)  ​pectin

Question 19

Which food serving provides about 14 grams of protein?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​3 cups of legumes 
B)  ​1 ounce chicken 
C)  ​1 egg 
D)  ​2 eggs 
E)  ​3 eggs 
A)  ​3 cups of legumes 
B)  ​1 ounce chicken 
C)  ​1 egg 
D)  ​2 eggs 
E)  ​3 eggs

Question 20

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lungs and circulatory system 
B)  ​kidneys and liver 
C)  ​brain and nervous system 
D)  ​bones and muscles 
E)  ​muscles and liver 
A)  ​lungs and circulatory system 
B)  ​kidneys and liver 
C)  ​brain and nervous system 
D)  ​bones and muscles 
E)  ​muscles and liver

Exam 4: Protein

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?​

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

Severe acute malnutrition is caused by ____.​

Matching -bases​

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption.​

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids.​

Severe marasmus ____.​

Structural proteins are found in ____.​

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that ____.​

The plant food with the highest protein digestibility is ____.​

The RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman is ____ grams per day.​

Matching -antibodies​

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?​

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

Which food will contribute to the calcium intake of a vegan diet?​

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.​

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

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein?​

Which food serving provides about 14 grams of protein?​

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly.​

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

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?

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

Severe acute malnutrition is caused by ____.

Matching -bases

Vegetarians should eat iron-rich foods along with foods rich in ____ to increase iron absorption.

Proteins may contain up to ten different amino acids.

Severe marasmus ____.

Structural proteins are found in ____.

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that ____.

The plant food with the highest protein digestibility is ____.

The RDA for protein for a 121-pound woman is ____ grams per day.

Matching -antibodies

What are the possible risks associated with overconsumption of protein?

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

Which food will contribute to the calcium intake of a vegan diet?

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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

Which food item is considered to be a source of high-quality protein?

Which food serving provides about 14 grams of protein?

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly.