Question 1

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-free milk 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Avocado with leafy greens salad 
D) Sesame seed crackers 
A) Fat-free milk 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Avocado with leafy greens salad 
D) Sesame seed crackers A

Question 2

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots and celery 
B) Wheat and shellfish 
C) Peanuts and other nuts 
D) Fish and shellfish 
A) Carrots and celery 
B) Wheat and shellfish 
C) Peanuts and other nuts 
D) Fish and shellfish A

Question 3

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) tryptophan 
B) glutamic acid 
C) taurine 
D) aspartic acid 
A) tryptophan 
B) glutamic acid 
C) taurine 
D) aspartic acid A

Question 4

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) facilitated 
C) positive 
D) deactivated 
A) negative 
B) facilitated 
C) positive 
D) deactivated

Question 5

Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk,cornstarch,lemon juice,egg yolks,salt,sugar,and butter.When she added some of the ingredients together,little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it.What happened to those ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A) The acid in the lemon juice denatured the milk proteins. 
B) The cholesterol in the raw egg yolks reacted with the butter. 
C) The salt activated the sugar after being mixed with the egg yolks. 
D) The cornstarch deaminated the lactose in the milk. 
A) The acid in the lemon juice denatured the milk proteins. 
B) The cholesterol in the raw egg yolks reacted with the butter. 
C) The salt activated the sugar after being mixed with the egg yolks. 
D) The cornstarch deaminated the lactose in the milk.

Question 6

Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) nitrogen 
D) iron 
A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) nitrogen 
D) iron

Question 7

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid adding the bay leaf 
B) Omit the salt and include a beef bouillon cube 
C) Replace the barley with rice 
D) Add some wine to denature the chicken protein 
A) Avoid adding the bay leaf 
B) Omit the salt and include a beef bouillon cube 
C) Replace the barley with rice 
D) Add some wine to denature the chicken protein

Question 8

Digestion of protein begins in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach 
B) liver 
C) small intestine 
D) colon 
A) stomach 
B) liver 
C) small intestine 
D) colon

Question 9

Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ________ form.

Accepted Answer

A) quaternary 
B) primary 
C) secondary 
D) tertiary 
A) quaternary 
B) primary 
C) secondary 
D) tertiary

Question 10

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lying down after meals 
B) eating foods that contain phenylalanine 
C) consuming foods that contain gluten 
D) taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine 
A) lying down after meals 
B) eating foods that contain phenylalanine 
C) consuming foods that contain gluten 
D) taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a high-quality protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) 8 ounce glass of soy milk 
B) 1 ounce of baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of watermelon chunks 
D) 6 whole-wheat crackers 
A) 8 ounce glass of soy milk 
B) 1 ounce of baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of watermelon chunks 
D) 6 whole-wheat crackers

Question 12

Genetic testing allows an infant born with a genetic mutation affecting nutrient metabolism to be treated with a special diets to ensure proper nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Consuming a high-protein diet may lead to high urine urea nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) sodium 
A) fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) sodium

Question 15

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts,and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

Accepted Answer

A) fibrosis 
B) torticollis 
C) cirrhosis 
D) anaphylaxis 
A) fibrosis 
B) torticollis 
C) cirrhosis 
D) anaphylaxis

Question 16

When Thompson was 5 years of age,he began to complain that his stomach hurt,especially after eating meals and snacks.He also experienced chronic diarrhea.His parents noticed that he could eat poultry,meat,dairy foods,fruits,and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems,but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches,cookies,crackers,or pancakes.Based on this information,Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis 
B) celiac disease 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) colon cancer 
A) cystic fibrosis 
B) celiac disease 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) colon cancer

Question 17

Proteins ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are comprised of amino acids 
B) have phosphorus in their chemical structures 
C) provide 7 kcal/g 
D) are stored as glycogen in the body 
A) are comprised of amino acids 
B) have phosphorus in their chemical structures 
C) provide 7 kcal/g 
D) are stored as glycogen in the body

Question 18

Which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Alanine 
B) Phenylalanine 
C) Leucine 
D) Valine 
A) Alanine 
B) Phenylalanine 
C) Leucine 
D) Valine

Question 19

A/an ________ amino acid is one that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) conditionally essential 
B) essential 
C) dispensable 
D) indespensable 
A) conditionally essential 
B) essential 
C) dispensable 
D) indespensable

Question 20

Katrina is 20 years of age.She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day.According to AMDR guidelines,what is her range of protein intake?

Accepted Answer

A) 90 to 360 kcal/day 
B) 180 to 630 kcal/day 
C) 450 to 900 kcal/day 
D) 720 to 1080 kcal/day 
A) 90 to 360 kcal/day 
B) 180 to 630 kcal/day 
C) 450 to 900 kcal/day 
D) 720 to 1080 kcal/day

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk,cornstarch,lemon juice,egg yolks,salt,sugar,and butter.When she added some of the ingredients together,little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it.What happened to those ingredients?

Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Digestion of protein begins in the ________.

Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ________ form.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________.

Which of the following foods is a high-quality protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Genetic testing allows an infant born with a genetic mutation affecting nutrient metabolism to be treated with a special diets to ensure proper nutrition.

Consuming a high-protein diet may lead to high urine urea nitrogen.

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts,and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

Proteins ________.

Which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body?

A/an ________ amino acid is one that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions.

Katrina is 20 years of age.She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day.According to AMDR guidelines,what is her range of protein intake?

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Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

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Exam 7: Proteins: Amino Acids

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk,cornstarch,lemon juice,egg yolks,salt,sugar,and butter.When she added some of the ingredients together,little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it.What happened to those ingredients?

Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Digestion of protein begins in the ________.

Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ________ form.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________.

Which of the following foods is a high-quality protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Genetic testing allows an infant born with a genetic mutation affecting nutrient metabolism to be treated with a special diets to ensure proper nutrition.

Consuming a high-protein diet may lead to high urine urea nitrogen.

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts,and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

Proteins ________.

Which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body?

A/an ________ amino acid is one that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions.

Katrina is 20 years of age.She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day.According to AMDR guidelines,what is her range of protein intake?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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