Question 1

Which individual is most likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A) a weight lifter starting resistance training 
B) an inactive elderly individual 
C) a rapidly growing infant 
D) a healthy-weight adult in maintenance 
E) an endurance runner after a marathon 
A) a weight lifter starting resistance training 
B) an inactive elderly individual 
C) a rapidly growing infant 
D) a healthy-weight adult in maintenance 
E) an endurance runner after a marathon

Question 2

In the stomach,protein is digested by

Accepted Answer

A) amino transporters and aminopeptidase. 
B) hydrochloric acid and salivary proteases. 
C) pepsin and pancreatic proteases. 
D) salivary proteases and pepsin. 
E) hydrochloric acid and pepsin. 
A) amino transporters and aminopeptidase. 
B) hydrochloric acid and salivary proteases. 
C) pepsin and pancreatic proteases. 
D) salivary proteases and pepsin. 
E) hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

Question 3

The processes by which proteins are continuously broken down and resynthesized is known as

Accepted Answer

A) protein balance. 
B) protein synthesis. 
C) protein turnover. 
D) protein transcription. 
E) protein translation. 
A) protein balance. 
B) protein synthesis. 
C) protein turnover. 
D) protein transcription. 
E) protein translation.

Question 4

Why can a low-carbohydrate diet result in muscle loss?

Accepted Answer

The carbon skeleton of amino a

Question 5

A patient with low protein intake has brittle hair and nails.You suspect this symptom may be due to the patient consuming insufficient protein for

Accepted Answer

A) hormone regulation. 
B) antibody synthesis. 
C) tissue fluid balance. 
D) proper blood pH balance. 
E) collagen synthesis. 
A) hormone regulation. 
B) antibody synthesis. 
C) tissue fluid balance. 
D) proper blood pH balance. 
E) collagen synthesis.

Question 6

After removal of nitrogen from an amino acid,the carbon skeleton that is left CANNOT be used for

Accepted Answer

A) glucose synthesis. 
B) neurotransmitter synthesis. 
C) ketone body synthesis. 
D) energy source. 
E) fat synthesis. 
A) glucose synthesis. 
B) neurotransmitter synthesis. 
C) ketone body synthesis. 
D) energy source. 
E) fat synthesis.

Question 7

How many grams of protein should a frail 75-year-old man with muscle atrophy weighing 65 kg consume each day? Show your calculation.

Accepted Answer

Studies have demonstrated that slightly

Question 8

All of these are included in the calculation of nitrogen balance,except

Accepted Answer

A) urinary nitrogen loss. 
B) fecal nitrogen loss. 
C) protein intake. 
D) musculoskeletal composition. 
E) nitrogen loss from skin,sweat,and hair. 
A) urinary nitrogen loss. 
B) fecal nitrogen loss. 
C) protein intake. 
D) musculoskeletal composition. 
E) nitrogen loss from skin,sweat,and hair.

Question 9

All of these conditions can cause protein denaturation,except

Accepted Answer

A) high temperatures from cooking. 
B) digestion by pancreatic proteases. 
C) the presence of hydrochloric acid. 
D) a change in blood pH. 
E) an increase in body temperature due to high fever. 
A) high temperatures from cooking. 
B) digestion by pancreatic proteases. 
C) the presence of hydrochloric acid. 
D) a change in blood pH. 
E) an increase in body temperature due to high fever.

Question 10

Which foods are considered low-quality proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) quinoa and amaranth 
B) soy and soy products 
C) low-fat dairy products 
D) egg whites 
E) brown rice and whole grains 
A) quinoa and amaranth 
B) soy and soy products 
C) low-fat dairy products 
D) egg whites 
E) brown rice and whole grains

Which individual is most likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?

In the stomach,protein is digested by

The processes by which proteins are continuously broken down and resynthesized is known as

Why can a low-carbohydrate diet result in muscle loss?

A patient with low protein intake has brittle hair and nails.You suspect this symptom may be due to the patient consuming insufficient protein for

After removal of nitrogen from an amino acid,the carbon skeleton that is left CANNOT be used for

How many grams of protein should a frail 75-year-old man with muscle atrophy weighing 65 kg consume each day? Show your calculation.

All of these are included in the calculation of nitrogen balance,except

All of these conditions can cause protein denaturation,except

Which foods are considered low-quality proteins?

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Exam 8: Protein

Which individual is most likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?

In the stomach,protein is digested by

The processes by which proteins are continuously broken down and resynthesized is known as

Why can a low-carbohydrate diet result in muscle loss?

A patient with low protein intake has brittle hair and nails.You suspect this symptom may be due to the patient consuming insufficient protein for

After removal of nitrogen from an amino acid,the carbon skeleton that is left CANNOT be used for

How many grams of protein should a frail 75-year-old man with muscle atrophy weighing 65 kg consume each day? Show your calculation.

All of these are included in the calculation of nitrogen balance,except

All of these conditions can cause protein denaturation,except

Which foods are considered low-quality proteins?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates

Nutrition and Diabetes

Lipids

Lipids in Health and Disease

Plant-Based Diets

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Dietary Supplements

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesity

Fitness and Sports Nutrition

Nutrition for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Infancy

Childhood Nutrition

The College Years

Food Safety and Food Security

Healthy Diets

Filters