Question 1

Protein synthesis is likely to slow down and fail to generate protein when

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual supplementation occurs. 
B)  complementary proteins are combined. 
C)  amino acid supplements are consumed. 
D)  limiting amino acids are missing or in short supply. 
A)  mutual supplementation occurs. 
B)  complementary proteins are combined. 
C)  amino acid supplements are consumed. 
D)  limiting amino acids are missing or in short supply.

Question 2

Which of the following is a complete vegetable protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  peanuts 
B)  wheat 
C)  corn 
D)  soybeans 
A)  peanuts 
B)  wheat 
C)  corn 
D)  soybeans

Question 3

Polypeptides are strings of how many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  10 or more 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  10 or more

Question 4

Discuss the health risks associated with a high-protein diet designed for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A high-protein diet designed for weight

Question 5

Nutrition experts consider legumes to be

Accepted Answer

A)  deficient in protein. 
B)  high in protein and fiber and low in fat. 
C)  high in nonessential amino acids. 
D)  incomplete proteins to be avoided. 
A)  deficient in protein. 
B)  high in protein and fiber and low in fat. 
C)  high in nonessential amino acids. 
D)  incomplete proteins to be avoided.

Question 6

Proteins are classified as micronutrients because they contain nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jorge is a reasonably healthy 21-year-old college student who is sedentary. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 175 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 grams 
B)  64 grams 
C)  76 grams 
D)  92 grams 
A)  45 grams 
B)  64 grams 
C)  76 grams 
D)  92 grams

Question 8

After amino acids are absorbed in the small intestine they are transported by the blood stream directly to the

Accepted Answer

A)  cell membrane. 
B)  liver. 
C)  skeletal muscles. 
D)  large intestine. 
A)  cell membrane. 
B)  liver. 
C)  skeletal muscles. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 9

The pH of a substance or solution is determined by the nitrogen content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following type of vegetarian eats mostly plant foods, eggs, and dairy but occasionally eats red meat, poultry, and/or fish?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexitarian 
B)  lactovegetarian 
C)  carnivegetarian 
D)  pescovegetarian 
A)  flexitarian 
B)  lactovegetarian 
C)  carnivegetarian 
D)  pescovegetarian

Question 11

In properly nourished individuals, protein contributes minimally to energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the stomach, proteins are broken down into smaller peptides by

Accepted Answer

A)  buffers. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  saliva. 
D)  insulin. 
A)  buffers. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  saliva. 
D)  insulin.

Question 13

An example of a vegan breakfast that contains vitamin B12 is

Accepted Answer

A)  an egg-white omelet. 
B)  mushroom and spinach crepes. 
C)  a smoothie made with fresh fruits and kale. 
D)  fortified cereal with soy milk. 
A)  an egg-white omelet. 
B)  mushroom and spinach crepes. 
C)  a smoothie made with fresh fruits and kale. 
D)  fortified cereal with soy milk.

Question 14

Which of the following is the waste product that forms when nitrogen is removed from the amine group during amino acid breakdown?

Accepted Answer

A)  ketone 
B)  phosphofructokinase 
C)  urea 
D)  lactate 
A)  ketone 
B)  phosphofructokinase 
C)  urea 
D)  lactate

Question 15

The type of vegetarian who consumes dairy products but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  vegan. 
B)  lacto-vegetarian. 
C)  lacto-ovo-vegetarian. 
D)  pescovegetarian. 
A)  vegan. 
B)  lacto-vegetarian. 
C)  lacto-ovo-vegetarian. 
D)  pescovegetarian.

Question 16

MyVeg is the USDA's version of MyPlate specifically tailored for people following a vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the health benefits of soy? How can you include more soy in the diet?

Accepted Answer

Soy offers several health benefits, incl

Question 18

At the core of every amino acid molecule is a central

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon. 
B)  hydrogen. 
C)  side chain. 
D)  amine group. 
A)  carbon. 
B)  hydrogen. 
C)  side chain. 
D)  amine group.

Question 19

Describe the main functions proteins perform in the body.

Accepted Answer

Proteins perform a wide variety of essen

Question 20

Which of the following is associated with a varied and balanced vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk for type 2 diabetes 
B)  decreased consumption of carcinogens 
C)  higher incidence of gastrointestinal problems 
D)  greater risk of kidney stones and gallstones 
A)  increased risk for type 2 diabetes 
B)  decreased consumption of carcinogens 
C)  higher incidence of gastrointestinal problems 
D)  greater risk of kidney stones and gallstones

Protein synthesis is likely to slow down and fail to generate protein when

Which of the following is a complete vegetable protein?

Polypeptides are strings of how many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds?

Discuss the health risks associated with a high-protein diet designed for weight loss.

Nutrition experts consider legumes to be

Proteins are classified as micronutrients because they contain nitrogen.

Jorge is a reasonably healthy 21-year-old college student who is sedentary. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 175 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day?

After amino acids are absorbed in the small intestine they are transported by the blood stream directly to the

The pH of a substance or solution is determined by the nitrogen content.

Which of the following type of vegetarian eats mostly plant foods, eggs, and dairy but occasionally eats red meat, poultry, and/or fish?

In properly nourished individuals, protein contributes minimally to energy needs.

In the stomach, proteins are broken down into smaller peptides by

An example of a vegan breakfast that contains vitamin B₁₂ is

Which of the following is the waste product that forms when nitrogen is removed from the amine group during amino acid breakdown?

The type of vegetarian who consumes dairy products but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a

MyVeg is the USDA's version of MyPlate specifically tailored for people following a vegetarian diet.

What are the health benefits of soy? How can you include more soy in the diet?

At the core of every amino acid molecule is a central

Describe the main functions proteins perform in the body.

Which of the following is associated with a varied and balanced vegetarian diet?

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Protein synthesis is likely to slow down and fail to generate protein when

Which of the following is a complete vegetable protein?

Polypeptides are strings of how many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds?

Discuss the health risks associated with a high-protein diet designed for weight loss.

Nutrition experts consider legumes to be

Proteins are classified as micronutrients because they contain nitrogen.

Jorge is a reasonably healthy 21-year-old college student who is sedentary. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 175 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day?

After amino acids are absorbed in the small intestine they are transported by the blood stream directly to the

The pH of a substance or solution is determined by the nitrogen content.

Which of the following type of vegetarian eats mostly plant foods, eggs, and dairy but occasionally eats red meat, poultry, and/or fish?

In properly nourished individuals, protein contributes minimally to energy needs.

In the stomach, proteins are broken down into smaller peptides by

An example of a vegan breakfast that contains vitamin B12 is

Which of the following is the waste product that forms when nitrogen is removed from the amine group during amino acid breakdown?

The type of vegetarian who consumes dairy products but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a

MyVeg is the USDA's version of MyPlate specifically tailored for people following a vegetarian diet.

What are the health benefits of soy? How can you include more soy in the diet?

At the core of every amino acid molecule is a central

Describe the main functions proteins perform in the body.

Which of the following is associated with a varied and balanced vegetarian diet?

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